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Weather & Climate in Archer City, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Archer City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,068 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,068 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5940°N, 98.6255°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Archer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Regional (FDR) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 8 km S of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas | M3.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 2013 | 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2004 | 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas | M3.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 2009 | 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2006 | 12 km SSW of Lone Grove, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas | M3.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Oklahoma | M2.9 | 126 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
548 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 2,294 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 36 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 99 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1980 | EF4 | 51 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 25 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 83 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 64 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 76 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 18, 1951 | EF4 | 23 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 98 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 82 km | 47.3 mi | 7 |
| May 4, 2022 | EF3 | 99 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF3 | 67 km | 34.5 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2005 | EF3 | 93 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2000 | EF3 | 28 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 35 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1986 | EF3 | 10 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1985 | EF3 | 53 km | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 81 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1979 | EF3 | 42 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF3 | 98 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | PK COMPLEX | 128,548 | 91 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 28,633 | 83 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 73 km |
| 2009 | MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX | 25,907 | 68 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 | 22,099 | 61 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 19 km |
| 2021 | BUCK | 18,671 | 99 km |
| 2006 | RINGGOLD | 16,382 | 75 km |
| 2008 | ARCHER CO | 13,969 | 13 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 | 13,805 | 45 km |
| 1996 | HENRIETTA FIRE | 13,629 | 45 km |
| 1996 | POOLVILLE FIRE | 12,128 | 98 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 40 km |
| 2022 | DEMPSEY | 11,576 | 90 km |
| 2009 | BLACK | 11,356 | 96 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 72 km |
| 1997 | THROCKMORTON | 10,339 | 87 km |
| 2003 | JOHNSON RANCH | 9,696 | 100 km |
| 2011 | JRM | 8,870 | 64 km |
| 2023 | CAMPBELL | 7,888 | 18 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in |
Archer City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.1").