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Clarendon, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Donley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,789 Population 598/sq mi density
$54,441 Median Income $22,203 per capita
$93,700 Home Value $128,344 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 1,097 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,441 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,700 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarendon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,745 ft (837 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density598/sq mi
Coordinates34.9369°N, 100.8921°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDonley County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.5 / 100
Community Resilience13.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 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 M4.3 102 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 97 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 98 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 83 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 116 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 85 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 86 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 98 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 104 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 30 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 147 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 83 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 101 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 98 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 98 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 98 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 37 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 1 km
May 14, 2013 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas M2.9 115 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

732 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 44 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 66 km 16
May 15, 1957 EF4 64 km 21
May 25, 1955 EF4 62 km 2
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 91 km 4
May 23, 2016 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 91 km 1
May 29, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 59 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 60 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 67 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 97 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 67 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 94 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 29 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 58 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 78 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 53 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 98 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 89 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 95 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 95 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 78 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 86 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 42 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 80 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 72 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 80 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 87 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 25 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Clarendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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