Weather & Climate in Dalhart, TX

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

Dalhart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,981 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.4°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,981 ft (1,213 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density	1,650/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0574°N, 102.5122°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dallam County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"

54% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.8 / 100
Community Resilience	0.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively 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	137 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	97 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	97 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	74 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	73 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	78 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	50 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	70 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	110 km	7 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	97 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	111 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	64 km	2 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	94 km	5 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	47 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	51 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	97 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	42 km	3 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	68 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	112 km	4 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	97 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

332 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 44 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	82 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	71 km	88.0 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF4	67 km	38.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	62 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF3	64 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1971	EF3	90 km	4.7 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	59 km	8.8 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	66 km	22.0 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	95 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	46 km	26.7 mi	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	68 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	97 km	4.0 mi	0
May 12, 1989	EF2	43 km	7.0 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	89 km	16.1 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	33 km	1.0 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	32 km	1.0 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	57 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF2	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF2	97 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF2	62 km	0.1 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	99 km
2011	CRAWFORD RANCH	27,493	71 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	98 km
2006	FAIN PLANT FIRE	22,485	81 km
2011	RABBIT EAR	21,569	82 km
2006	CANADIAN	17,710	67 km
2011	296	16,769	34 km
1999	UNNAMED	16,755	61 km
2006	CLAPHAM	14,696	73 km
2006	OLDHAM BOYS RANCH	14,332	50 km
2018	COUNTY LINE	14,126	50 km
2011	BRITT	13,980	85 km
2017	LIT RANCH	13,721	58 km
2006	VAN MEYER FIRE	13,011	53 km
2011	PRITCHARD	11,547	27 km
2018	OLD MUDDY RD	11,146	80 km
2021	PARKER CREEK	10,933	52 km
2006	UNNAMED	10,795	40 km
1989	LIBBY	10,695	96 km
1996	RABBIT	8,457	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	38°F (4°C)	0.4 in
March	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
September	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
October	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Dalhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.4").

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