Weather & Climate in Farnsworth, TX

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

Farnsworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,993 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,993 ft (912 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3111°N, 100.9683°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ochiltree County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 13.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	1.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very 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 Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

52 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	51 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	95 km	8 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	126 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	128 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	103 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	111 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	129 km	7 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	127 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	135 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	134 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	130 km	4 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	127 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	127 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	127 km	5 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	131 km	26 km
Mar 16, 2018	22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M3.0	148 km	4 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2017	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	126 km	4 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	87 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

637 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	90 km	3.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF4	94 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	98 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	76 km	88.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	83 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	39 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	17 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	78 km	15.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	87 km	51.3 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	95 km	10.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	81 km	7.8 mi	1
May 26, 1996	EF3	89 km	13.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	42 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	72 km	18.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	96 km	11.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	17 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	97 km	12.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	9 km	3.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	41 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	59 km	30.0 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	62 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	87 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	65 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	79 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	46 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	77 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	92 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	82 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	89 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	56 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	58 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	52 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	81 km
2017	BOWERS RANCH	13,532	52 km
2020	JACKALOPE	11,529	64 km
2016	CHISUM RANCH	10,851	47 km
1996	HIGHWAY 70 FIRE	10,314	44 km
1997	CANADIAN FIRE	9,774	74 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	92 km
2009	TRI-COUNTY	8,621	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	38°F (4°C)	0.7 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.5 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.1 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Farnsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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