Weather & Climate in Boys Ranch, TX

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

Boys Ranch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,249 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	58.3°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,249 ft (990 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5352°N, 102.2526°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Oldham County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 11.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	53.2 / 100
Community Resilience	50.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	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 Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

48 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	118 km	8 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	44 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	43 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	127 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	134 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	44 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	33 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	126 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	56 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	55 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	36 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	43 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	78 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	34 km	2 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	76 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	79 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	26 km	3 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	15 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	57 km	4 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	40 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 113 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	50 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	72 km	88.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	68 km	5.9 mi	0
May 29, 2001	EF3	80 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF3	33 km	5.0 mi	0
May 9, 1982	EF3	46 km	8.2 mi	0
Jun 5, 1971	EF3	78 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	80 km	6.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF3	98 km	10.4 mi	0
Mar 13, 2021	EF2	95 km	21.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 2016	EF2	57 km	5.0 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	82 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	30 km	26.7 mi	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	34 km	11.9 mi	0
May 5, 2002	EF2	97 km	5.0 mi	2
May 5, 2002	EF2	94 km	5.0 mi	0
May 25, 1996	EF2	66 km	3.0 mi	0
May 7, 1995	EF2	66 km	12.0 mi	1
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	62 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1990	EF2	91 km	2.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WINDY DEUCE (145,907 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	WINDY DEUCE	145,907	55 km
2011	CRAWFORD RANCH	27,493	42 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	52 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	48 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	96 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	55 km
2006	FAIN PLANT FIRE	22,485	36 km
2006	CANADIAN	17,710	58 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	84 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	86 km
2011	296	16,769	96 km
1999	UNNAMED	16,755	58 km
2006	OLDHAM BOYS RANCH	14,332	18 km
2018	COUNTY LINE	14,126	17 km
2017	LIT RANCH	13,721	8 km
2006	VAN MEYER FIRE	13,011	59 km
2011	PRITCHARD	11,547	89 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	92 km
2018	OLD MUDDY RD	11,146	22 km
2021	PARKER CREEK	10,933	12 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in
February	40°F (5°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	48°F (9°C)	1.0 in
April	56°F (14°C)	1.1 in
May	65°F (19°C)	2.4 in
June	75°F (24°C)	2.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	1.9 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.3 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Boys Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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