Amarillo, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Potter County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
200,945
Population
1,939/sq mi density
$62,469
Median Income
$35,133 per capita
$186,800
Home Value
$211,528 Zillow
$1,049
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
692
Violent Crime/100K
2,692 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,469 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,800 home value, $1,049/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
692 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Amarillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,668 ft (1,118 m) |
| Area | 101.2 sq mi (262.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1981°N, 101.8331°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Potter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 29.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 3.05 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in |
Amarillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").