Farnsworth, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ochiltree County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14 Population 10/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Farnsworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation2,993 ft (912 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates36.3111°N, 100.9683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOchiltree County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.45"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience1.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 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 51 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 95 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 126 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 128 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 103 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 111 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 129 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 127 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 135 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 134 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 130 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 133 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 127 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 127 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 127 km
Oct 25, 1999 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 131 km
Mar 16, 2018 22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma M3.0 148 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 147 km
Oct 13, 2017 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 126 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

637 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 90 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 17 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 81 km 1
May 26, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 42 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 72 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 97 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 9 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 59 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 62 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 87 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 65 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 79 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 46 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 77 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 92 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 82 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 89 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 56 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 58 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 52 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 81 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 52 km
2020 JACKALOPE 11,529 64 km
2016 CHISUM RANCH 10,851 47 km
1996 HIGHWAY 70 FIRE 10,314 44 km
1997 CANADIAN FIRE 9,774 74 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 92 km
2009 TRI-COUNTY 8,621 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in

Farnsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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