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Weather & Climate in Canadian, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canadian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,430 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,430 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9097°N, 100.3839°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hemphill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
364 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 | 57 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2015 | 8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Mar 8, 2017 | 10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Sep 15, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 8 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 48 km | 7 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
680 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 317 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 73 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 48 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 76 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 100 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 97 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF3 | 69 km | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| May 23, 2019 | EF3 | 68 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 73 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 89 km | 31.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 59 km | 34.0 mi | 6 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 74 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 67 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 26 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Jun 11, 1997 | EF3 | 65 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 94 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 90 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1990 | EF3 | 67 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1987 | EF3 | 33 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | SMOKEHOUSE CREEK | 1,047,464 | 32 km |
| 2006 | EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX | 593,394 | 58 km |
| 2017 | PERRYTON | 290,211 | 9 km |
| 2024 | CATESBY FIRE | 83,975 | 71 km |
| 2017 | LEFORS EAST | 68,701 | 62 km |
| 2016 | CRUTCH | 45,052 | 74 km |
| 2017 | RANKIN RANCH ROAD | 37,706 | 40 km |
| 2022 | CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM | 37,663 | 13 km |
| 2022 | WASHITA RIVER FIRE | 35,421 | 40 km |
| 2024 | GRAPE VINE CREEK | 33,576 | 67 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 34 km |
| 2021 | NORTH 207 | 24,103 | 81 km |
| 2024 | SLAPOUT FIRE | 23,810 | 85 km |
| 2018 | MCCLELLAN | 23,051 | 76 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 59 km |
| 2011 | LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX | 23,028 | 34 km |
| 2020 | 412 FIRE | 22,069 | 92 km |
| 2022 | BEAVER RIVER FIRE | 20,512 | 100 km |
| 2009 | MAGIC CITY | 18,922 | 56 km |
| 2011 | SO CLOSE | 17,102 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in |
Canadian has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").