Hudspeth County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Hudspeth County, TX with no drought, though a sliver (<1%) at severe drought (D2), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 9 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 90% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 55% (below normal); 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 14% rain chance. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Hudspeth County with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Santa Teresa, 82 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 55% of normal
- Last 60 days 122% of normal
- Last 90 days 90% 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 54°, 14% rain, wind 7–12 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 68°, low 45°, 9% rain, wind 2–26 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 65°, low 43°, 0% rain, wind 1–5 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 70°, low 47°, 0% rain, wind 2–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 68°, low 43°, 1% rain, wind 3–8 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 14% rain, wind 1–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 65°, low 43°, 11% rain, wind 2–8 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 Hudspeth 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
Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County
Forecast for the center point of Hudspeth County.
- Windy on 1 day
- Today Mostly Sunny 76° 54° SSW 7–12 mph 14% rain
- Mon Sunny 68° 45° W 2–26 mph 9% rain
- Tue Sunny 65° 43° NNW 1–5 mph 0% rain
- Wed Sunny 70° 47° SSW 2–10 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 68° 43° NNW 3–8 mph 1% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 66° 44° E 1–5 mph 14% rain
- Sat Mostly Sunny 65° 43° NE 2–8 mph 11% 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 Apr 19, 2022.
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
None right now
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 1.65 in; same month last year 2.42 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 Hudspeth County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Ft Hancock 8sse weather station (28 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) 221-day growing season |
Mar 29 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 15 |
Nov 6 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 247-day growing season |
Mar 11 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 30 |
Nov 15 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 1 |
Dell City 5ssw weather station (34 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) 189-day growing season |
Apr 17 1 year in 10 it's after May 1 |
Oct 25 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 209-day growing season |
Apr 4 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 21 |
Nov 2 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 19 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Ft Hancock 8sse, Dell City 5ssw), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Hudspeth County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Hudspeth County was in no drought, and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 9 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Hudspeth County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Hudspeth County (since Apr 19, 2022). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Hudspeth County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Santa Teresa (82 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Roswell (144 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 1, 2026: Grapevine 2027: last day to buy crop insurance; Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money. 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.