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Canyon, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Randall County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
15,398
Population
1,906/sq mi density
$68,233
Median Income
$31,873 per capita
$218,300
Home Value
$290,294 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
86
Violent Crime/100K
938 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,233 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$218,300 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Canyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,508 ft (1,069 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9903°N, 101.9190°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Randall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in |
Canyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").