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Weather & Climate in Channing, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Channing 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,801 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,801 ft (1,159 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6819°N, 102.3322°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hartley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas | M3.5 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | 23 km N of Adrian, Texas | M3.3 | 34 km | 2 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M3.3 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 1993 | 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M3.3 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico | M3.3 | 78 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2021 | 13 km W of Channing, Texas | M3.2 | 13 km | 3 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas | M3.2 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 57 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
453 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 92 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF4 | 54 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1982 | EF4 | 66 km | 88.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 60 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 92 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF3 | 35 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1982 | EF3 | 63 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1971 | EF3 | 77 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1971 | EF3 | 96 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2016 | EF2 | 68 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2010 | EF2 | 89 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2010 | EF2 | 82 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2007 | EF2 | 37 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2007 | EF2 | 22 km | 26.7 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1996 | EF2 | 77 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF2 | 84 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF2 | 68 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1989 | EF2 | 64 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1989 | EF2 | 9 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1988 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1987 | EF2 | 96 km | 4.5 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 | 65 km |
| 2011 | CRAWFORD RANCH | 27,493 | 44 km |
| 2017 | DUMAS COMPLEX | 26,155 | 66 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE HIGHLINE | 24,152 | 61 km |
| 2011 | WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX | 23,204 | 69 km |
| 2006 | FAIN PLANT FIRE | 22,485 | 45 km |
| 2006 | CANADIAN | 17,710 | 53 km |
| 2011 | SO CLOSE | 17,102 | 93 km |
| 2011 | 296 | 16,769 | 79 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 16,755 | 51 km |
| 2006 | OLDHAM BOYS RANCH | 14,332 | 12 km |
| 2018 | COUNTY LINE | 14,126 | 12 km |
| 2011 | BRITT | 13,980 | 94 km |
| 2017 | LIT RANCH | 13,721 | 15 km |
| 2006 | VAN MEYER FIRE | 13,011 | 49 km |
| 2011 | PRITCHARD | 11,547 | 72 km |
| 2018 | OLD MUDDY RD | 11,146 | 37 km |
| 2021 | PARKER CREEK | 10,933 | 9 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 10,795 | 49 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 8,298 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Channing has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and December the driest (0.4").