Weather & Climate in Clarendon, TX

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

Clarendon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,745 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,745 ft (837 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	598/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9369°N, 100.8921°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Donley County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.5 / 100
Community Resilience	13.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

43 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	102 km	8 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	97 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	98 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	83 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	116 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	85 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	86 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	98 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	104 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	30 km	5 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	147 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	83 km	4 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	101 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	98 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	98 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	98 km	5 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	37 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	1 km	5 km
May 14, 2013	8 km SE of Canadian, Texas	M2.9	115 km	5 km
Dec 1, 1995	11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma	M2.9	142 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

732 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	64 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	44 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	88 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	66 km	65.0 mi	16
May 15, 1957	EF4	64 km	17.0 mi	21
May 25, 1955	EF4	62 km	45.1 mi	2
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	91 km	9.1 mi	4
May 23, 2016	EF3	72 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	42 km	31.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	58 km	10.9 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	92 km	12.3 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	53 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	22 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	91 km	7.8 mi	1
May 29, 2001	EF3	68 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	59 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	60 km	15.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	99 km	8.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	67 km	1.5 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	68 km	4.0 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	97 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	67 km
2024	WINDY DEUCE	145,907	94 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	29 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	58 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	78 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	53 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	98 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	89 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	95 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	95 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	78 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	86 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	42 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	80 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	72 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	80 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	87 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	25 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	15 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in
March	49°F (10°C)	1.2 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.3 in
May	67°F (19°C)	3.1 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Clarendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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