Weather & Climate in Farwell, TX

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

Farwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 4,141 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,141 ft (1,262 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	1,657/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3856°N, 103.0373°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Curry County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 13.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	61.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.9 / 100
Community Resilience	6.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	142 km	5 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	127 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	103 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	128 km	2 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	133 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2025	22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.0	121 km	5 km
Jul 14, 1998	6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico	M3.0	114 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2017	13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.8	137 km	5 km
Jun 7, 2020	11 km NE of Adrian, Texas	M2.8	116 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1995	15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M2.8	131 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.7	134 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2000	6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas	M2.7	138 km	5 km
Jul 1, 1990	18 km SE of Boys Ranch, Texas	M2.7	142 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2024	24 km S of Adrian, Texas	M2.7	83 km	10 km
Aug 11, 2023	24 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M2.6	139 km	12 km
Apr 30, 2022	8 km E of Anton, Texas	M2.6	110 km	2 km
May 29, 2024	7 km E of Amarillo, Texas	M2.6	150 km	11 km
Sep 14, 2012	28 km ESE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M2.5	127 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	38 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	95 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	98 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	66 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	34 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	75 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	78 km	6.1 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	72 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	62 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	76 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	12 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	55 km	25.1 mi	0
Oct 11, 1960	EF3	40 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	68 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	29 km	1.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	96 km	7.6 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	68 km	2.9 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	50 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	60 km	9.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	83 km	28.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TIRE (44,942 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	TIRE	44,942	37 km
2018	206	40,247	88 km
2011	WINDY	24,687	61 km
2005	RANGE	24,643	62 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	94 km
2006	JET	13,889	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	36 km
1991	BIG	9,184	97 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	94 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	98 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	74 km
1990	CHUCKWAGON FIRE	8,287	82 km
1994	WOODS	6,016	55 km
2022	ARCH	5,849	42 km
2011	GARZA	5,635	95 km
1990	REDONDO	5,408	90 km
2007	BIG FIRE	5,167	70 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	61 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	83 km
2010	HOWARD	4,318	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in
March	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
June	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
December	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Farwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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