Weather & Climate in Dimmitt, TX

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

Dimmitt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density	1,315/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5479°N, 102.3068°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Castro County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 9.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.5 / 100
Community Resilience	1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	104 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	105 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	121 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	102 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	110 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	99 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	96 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	104 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	108 km	2 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	101 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	127 km	3 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	101 km	4 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	104 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	137 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	104 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	104 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	99 km	5 km
Jul 14, 1998	6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico	M3.0	138 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	103 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

727 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 446 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	72 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	34 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	68 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	74 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	93 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	6 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	100 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	44 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	83 km	8.5 mi	0
May 9, 1982	EF3	70 km	8.2 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	35 km	6.1 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	49 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	66 km	7.6 mi	2
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	31 km	6.1 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	72 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	40 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	71 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	74 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	52 km	25.1 mi	0
Oct 11, 1960	EF3	39 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CANYON (17,425 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	CANYON	17,425	63 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	80 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	59 km
1990	CHUCKWAGON FIRE	8,287	90 km
2016	GREEN BACA	6,711	93 km
2022	ARCH	5,849	99 km
2023	BIG FIN FLATS	5,660	88 km
2007	BIG FIRE	5,167	76 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	69 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	84 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	34 km
2006	BIPPUS CHURCH	3,786	77 km
2022	MIDPOINT	3,736	87 km
1988	UNNAMED	3,613	78 km
2011	SIERRA BLANCA	3,522	27 km
1990	UNNAMED	3,483	98 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	80 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	56 km
2000	CURRY RD 3	3,026	93 km
2006	ST. FRANCIS COMPLEX	2,873	93 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 (4°C)	0.6 in
March	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
April	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.0 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	78°F (25°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in

Dimmitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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