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Channing, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hartley County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
279 Population 282/sq mi density
$95,000 Home Value $166,525 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 43.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 2,378 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Channing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,801 ft (1,159 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates35.6819°N, 102.3322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHartley County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience2.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 121 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 57 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 58 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 111 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 117 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 49 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 26 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 109 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 70 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 57 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 70 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 34 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 52 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 62 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 66 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 78 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 13 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 26 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 72 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 92 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 60 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 35 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 68 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 89 km 0
May 18, 2010 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 22 km 0
May 25, 1996 EF2 77 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 84 km 1
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 68 km 0
May 16, 1989 EF2 64 km 0
May 12, 1989 EF2 9 km 0
Sep 14, 1988 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 1, 1987 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WINDY DEUCE (145,907 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 65 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 44 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 66 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 61 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 69 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 45 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 53 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 93 km
2011 296 16,769 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 51 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 12 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 12 km
2011 BRITT 13,980 94 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 15 km
2006 VAN MEYER FIRE 13,011 49 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 72 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 37 km
2021 PARKER CREEK 10,933 9 km
2006 UNNAMED 10,795 49 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,298 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest

Channing has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and December the driest (0.4").

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