Culberson County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Culberson County, TX was abnormally dry (D0), with 5% at moderate drought (D1); four weeks earlier 100% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 5%. Rain has run 68% of normal over the last 30 days (below normal) and 59% over 90 days; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and no day in the 7-day forecast tops a 15% rain chance. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Culberson County with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Santa Teresa, 130 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 68% of normal
- Last 60 days 90% of normal
- Last 90 days 59% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 7–11) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 9–15) Leans toward near-normal rain
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Mostly Sunny, high 76°, low 56°, 6% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Monday Areas Of Blowing Dust, high 69°, low 47°, 2% rain, wind 15–40 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 64°, low 45°, 0% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 71°, low 48°, 0% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 45°, 12% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 44°, 15% rain, wind 5–10 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Culberson County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Culberson County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).
Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.
Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)
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Weather for Culberson County
Forecast for the center point of Culberson County.
- High Wind Warning
- Windy on 1 day
- Today Mostly Sunny 76° 56° S 15–20 mph 6% rain
- Mon Areas Of Blowing Dust 69° 47° W 15–40 mph 2% rain
- Tue Sunny 64° 45° N 5–20 mph 0% rain
- Wed Sunny 71° 48° SW 5–20 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 66° 44° N 5–15 mph 0% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 63° 45° E 5–10 mph 12% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 63° 44° NE 5–10 mph 15% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind arrows point where the wind is going; the letters say where it comes from. Windy = 25 mph or more; freeze = a low of 32°F or less. Open the full forecast.
Burn ban
Burn ban ON
In effect since May 9, 2011.
Texas A&M Forest Service map (source), as of Nov 1, 2026. County judges set bans; check with the county before burning. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
- High Wind Warning Severe
High Wind Warning issued November 1 at 9:26AM MST until November 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 1, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Rainfall vs normal
How to read this
Bars are the rain that fell each month; the dashed line is a normal month (1991-2020 average). Bars below the line = drier than normal.
County-average precipitation, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Normal = NCEI's own 1991-2020 average for each month (Sep 2026 normal 1.89 in; same month last year 1.96 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Oct 30, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (83 mapped nationally).
Interagency fire outlines. Small or brand-new fires are often not mapped yet; call 911 for a fire you can see. Layer updated Nov 1, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Culberson County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Van Horn weather station (33 mi away)
farther away No station with freeze dates is close to the county center, so local dates can differ.
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 234-day growing season |
Mar 21 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 9 |
Nov 11 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 260-day growing season |
Mar 4 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 23 |
Nov 21 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 4 |
Kent 8se weather station (39 mi away)
farther away No station with freeze dates is close to the county center, so local dates can differ.
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 229-day growing season |
Mar 26 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 15 |
Nov 11 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 257-day growing season |
Mar 7 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 2 |
Nov 22 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 3 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Van Horn, Kent 8se), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Culberson County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Culberson County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Culberson County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Culberson County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 5% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Culberson County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Culberson County (since May 9, 2011). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Culberson County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Santa Teresa (130 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Roswell (135 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money; Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.
Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)
Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.