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Weather & Climate in Estelline, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Estelline enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,836 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,836 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5470°N, 100.4399°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas | M2.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas | M2.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas | M2.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas | M2.8 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2021 | 3 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M2.8 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 3 km SE of Wheeler, Texas | M2.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 11 km NW of Texola, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 5 km NW of Pampa, Texas | M2.6 | 125 km | 6 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas | M2.6 | 148 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 2024 | 7 km E of Amarillo, Texas | M2.6 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 8 km NW of Wheeler, Texas | M2.5 | 107 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
575 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 169 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 80 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1957 | EF4 | 79 km | 17.0 mi | 21 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 54 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| May 1, 1954 | EF4 | 91 km | 68.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF3 | 61 km | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| May 23, 2016 | EF3 | 37 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 99 km | 31.9 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 88 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | EF3 | 43 km | 12.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 79 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 87 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1997 | EF3 | 87 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 61 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1984 | EF3 | 71 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 28 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1977 | EF3 | 34 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1977 | EF3 | 71 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1972 | EF3 | 88 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1965 | EF3 | 90 km | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| Jun 3, 1965 | EF3 | 40 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | MALLARD | 75,486 | 80 km |
| 2017 | LEFORS EAST | 68,701 | 91 km |
| 2011 | MATADOR WEST | 36,114 | 76 km |
| 2011 | BIRD RANCH 2 | 28,917 | 48 km |
| 1996 | TRIANGLE FIRE | 25,553 | 70 km |
| 2006 | BUCKLE L 2 | 25,179 | 35 km |
| 2018 | MCCLELLAN | 23,051 | 88 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 57 km |
| 1996 | BUCKLE L FIRE | 20,089 | 40 km |
| 2009 | MAGIC CITY | 18,922 | 96 km |
| 1994 | KING COUNTY FIRE | 16,759 | 99 km |
| 2018 | FM 294 | 15,362 | 85 km |
| 2006 | HARDWICK | 15,289 | 63 km |
| 2016 | I40 | 14,780 | 78 km |
| 2001 | OREAR COMPLEX FIRE | 14,749 | 27 km |
| 1996 | NORTH MEMPHIS | 12,550 | 33 km |
| 1998 | PADUCAH FIRE | 12,404 | 47 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 82 km |
| 2019 | VIVIAN | 11,825 | 70 km |
| 1995 | CR 359 FIRE | 9,324 | 41 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Estelline has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 41°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.5").