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Weather & Climate in Dumas, TX

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

Dumas 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 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,651 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,651 ft (1,113 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density2,597/sq mi
Coordinates35.8620°N, 101.9650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMoore County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

50 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 86 km 8 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 54 km 5 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 54 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 128 km 5 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 124 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 26 km 5 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 64 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 124 km 5 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 65 km 7 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 68 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 55 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 54 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 117 km 5 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 73 km 2 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 92 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 96 km 5 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 50 km 3 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 59 km 5 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 68 km 4 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 56 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 116 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 94 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 29 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 28 km 88.0 mi 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 96 km 38.6 mi 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 68 km 15.9 mi 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 23 km 5.9 mi 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 74 km 10.0 mi 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 88 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 18 km 5.0 mi 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 89 km 14.0 mi 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 63 km 3.0 mi 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 94 km 3.0 mi 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 92 km 1.5 mi 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 80 km 8.2 mi 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 95 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 40 km 4.7 mi 0
Jun 6, 1951 EF3 86 km 10.4 mi 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 97 km 17.4 mi 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 56 km 5.0 mi 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 100 km 10.4 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 48 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 81 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 19 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 60 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 52 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 76 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 62 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 35 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 91 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 64 km
2011 296 16,769 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 89 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 29 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 29 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 36 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 77 km
2006 VAN MEYER FIRE 13,011 85 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 78 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 47 km
2021 PARKER CREEK 10,933 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in

Dumas has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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