Weather & Climate in Amarillo, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Amarillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,668 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,668 ft (1,118 m)
Area	101.2 sq mi (262.0 km²)
Population Density	1,939/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1981°N, 101.8331°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Potter County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 5.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.2 / 100
Community Resilience	21.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	104 km	8 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	23 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	21 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	145 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	53 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	83 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	18 km	7 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	22 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	20 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	79 km	2 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	12 km	5 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	128 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	131 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	113 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	79 km	3 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	57 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	118 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	17 km	4 km
Jul 14, 1998	6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico	M3.0	150 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	19 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

689 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 315 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	81 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	54 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	92 km	88.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	93 km	5.9 mi	0
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	67 km	65.0 mi	16
May 15, 1957	EF4	95 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	85 km	3.6 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	84 km	10.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	75 km	31.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	82 km	6.4 mi	0
May 29, 2001	EF3	47 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF3	57 km	5.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	100 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	82 km	1.5 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	95 km	4.0 mi	0
May 9, 1982	EF3	23 km	8.2 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	75 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	76 km	6.1 mi	0
Mar 26, 1975	EF3	96 km	1.0 mi	2
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	69 km	2.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	99 km
2024	WINDY DEUCE	145,907	40 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	66 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	80 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	97 km
2011	CRAWFORD RANCH	27,493	58 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	20 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	28 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	73 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	21 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	99 km
2006	FAIN PLANT FIRE	22,485	41 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	34 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	68 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	67 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	97 km
2006	OLDHAM BOYS RANCH	14,332	64 km
2018	COUNTY LINE	14,126	63 km
2017	LIT RANCH	13,721	56 km
2017	BOWERS RANCH	13,532	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
February	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.1 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.2 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.5 in
June	74°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	0.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest

Amarillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and December the driest (0.5").

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