Weather & Climate in Canyon, TX

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

Canyon 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,508 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	3,508 ft (1,069 m)
Area	6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density	1,906/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9903°N, 101.9190°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Randall County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 7.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.3 / 100
Community Resilience	56.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

47 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	127 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	46 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	47 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	77 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	93 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	41 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	111 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	140 km	5 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	137 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	84 km	2 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	43 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	46 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	36 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	92 km	3 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	67 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	123 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	40 km	4 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	46 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	46 km	5 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	129 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

744 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 340 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	99 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	79 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	52 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	93 km	130.0 mi	1
May 15, 1957	EF4	81 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	62 km	3.6 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	89 km	31.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	90 km	6.4 mi	0
May 29, 2001	EF3	67 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF3	79 km	5.0 mi	0
May 9, 1982	EF3	23 km	8.2 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	53 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	52 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	91 km	7.6 mi	2
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	86 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	45 km	6.1 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 11, 1960	EF3	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	79 km	5.2 mi	3

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	64 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	66 km
2011	CRAWFORD RANCH	27,493	82 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	45 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	53 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	94 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	45 km
2006	FAIN PLANT FIRE	22,485	64 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	17 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	91 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	74 km
2006	OLDHAM BOYS RANCH	14,332	82 km
2018	COUNTY LINE	14,126	81 km
2017	LIT RANCH	13,721	73 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	34 km
2018	OLD MUDDY RD	11,146	52 km
2021	PARKER CREEK	10,933	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	8,298	60 km
1990	CHUCKWAGON FIRE	8,287	99 km
2011	MOORE COUNTY	7,928	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in
March	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.0 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in

Canyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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