Guthrie, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · King County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
141 Population 79/sq mi density
$71,154 Median Income $34,396 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,154 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Guthrie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,778 ft (542 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates33.6226°N, 100.3284°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKing County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.9 / 100
Community Resilience25.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 100 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 100 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 102 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 104 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 101 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 95 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 101 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 110 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 102 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 81 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 100 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 103 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 101 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 100 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 90 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 102 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 102 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 97 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 101 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 94 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 26, 1962 EF4 72 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 52 km 17
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 73 km 4
May 4, 2022 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 40 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 74 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 72 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF3 81 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF3 93 km 1
Sep 3, 1961 EF3 52 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 1, 1954 EF3 44 km 1
Apr 27, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Feb 2, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 83 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 30 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 28 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 65 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 92 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 26 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 57 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 94 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 96 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 24 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 60 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 79 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 78 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 27 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 54 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 59 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 66 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 90 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in

Guthrie has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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