Weather & Climate in Friona, TX

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

Friona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 4,045 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.9°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	2,919/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6394°N, 102.7231°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Parmer County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 13.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.7 / 100
Community Resilience	9.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

44 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	118 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	119 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	143 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	109 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	120 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	110 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	114 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	95 km	2 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	139 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	139 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	81 km	5 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	142 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	118 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	118 km	3 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	96 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	119 km	4 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	118 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	118 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Jul 14, 1998	6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico	M3.0	104 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	30 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	99 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	98 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	34 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	7 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	91 km	8.5 mi	0
May 9, 1982	EF3	82 km	8.2 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	88 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	74 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	38 km	6.1 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	83 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	57 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	84 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	50 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	60 km	25.1 mi	0
Oct 11, 1960	EF3	1 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	50 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	52 km	1.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	93 km	2.9 mi	0
Mar 13, 2021	EF2	68 km	21.3 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	75 km
2011	WINDY	24,687	77 km
2005	RANGE	24,643	99 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	53 km
1990	CHUCKWAGON FIRE	8,287	60 km
2017	GRIFFITH	7,071	100 km
2016	GREEN BACA	6,711	92 km
1994	WOODS	6,016	66 km
2022	ARCH	5,849	80 km
2023	BIG FIN FLATS	5,660	74 km
1990	REDONDO	5,408	95 km
2007	BIG FIRE	5,167	45 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	75 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	96 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	66 km
2006	BIPPUS CHURCH	3,786	48 km
2022	MIDPOINT	3,736	63 km
1988	UNNAMED	3,613	59 km
2011	SIERRA BLANCA	3,522	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in
March	47°F (8°C)	0.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
September	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in

Friona has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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