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Quail, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collingsworth County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
16 Population 5/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 1,097 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Quail 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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates34.9144°N, 100.3809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollingsworth County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.6 / 100
Community Resilience3.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

40 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 M4.3 119 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 141 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 140 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 64 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 128 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 148 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 130 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 141 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 18 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 127 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 141 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 141 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 141 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 47 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 18 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 127 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 144 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 97 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 88 km
May 14, 2013 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas M2.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

662 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 279 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 42 km 0
May 15, 1957 EF4 98 km 21
May 25, 1955 EF4 18 km 2
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 98 km 4
May 23, 2016 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 72 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 47 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 21 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX (593,394 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 80 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 75 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 52 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 98 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 67 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 89 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 69 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 54 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 84 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 34 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 72 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 55 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 69 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 40 km
2016 I40 14,780 37 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 15 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 16 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 88 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 44 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Quail has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 40°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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