Weather & Climate in Westbrook, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Westbrook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,167 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.8°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,167 ft (661 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	617/sq mi
Coordinates	32.3571°N, 101.0133°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Howard County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.1 / 100
Community Resilience	35.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

467 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	56 km	3 km
Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	98 km	6 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	56 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	86 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	55 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	52 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	55 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	76 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	59 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	55 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	48 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	54 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	75 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	56 km	6 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	55 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	104 km	6 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	99 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	54 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	87 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	99 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

423 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 132 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2024	EF3	86 km	4.8 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF3	76 km	3.5 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	60 km	4.0 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	68 km	3.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	56 km	4.5 mi	1
Mar 14, 1982	EF3	98 km	40.5 mi	0
Apr 15, 1976	EF3	93 km	9.9 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	49 km	4.1 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	42 km	2.7 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	38 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	81 km	1.5 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF2	47 km	4.5 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	82 km	11.2 mi	0
May 1, 2022	EF2	39 km	0.4 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF2	38 km	11.4 mi	0
Mar 19, 2020	EF2	75 km	10.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2017	EF2	99 km	1.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	60 km	3.1 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	69 km	1.9 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	27 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	GLASS	196,945	84 km
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	72 km
2011	WILDCAT	150,157	87 km
2011	WHITE HAT	71,857	57 km
2006	COLE	39,436	77 km
2006	ROCKER B	37,361	99 km
2011	DOS AMIGOS	18,960	47 km
2008	SILVER	18,094	49 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	51 km
2012	WILDCAT	14,034	72 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	10 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	66 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	66 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	96 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	38 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	24 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	100 km
2008	MESQUITE GROVE	5,850	92 km
2008	SNYDER COMPLEX	5,796	37 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
May	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in
June	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.2 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.9 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in

Westbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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