Weather & Climate in Glazier, TX

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

Glazier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,627 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.4°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,627 ft (801 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0137°N, 100.2702°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lipscomb County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	27.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.0 / 100
Community Resilience	2.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

788 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	150 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	149 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	147 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	147 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	69 km	8 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	146 km	6 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	44 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	147 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	148 km	9 km
Jan 8, 2016	16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	150 km	8 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	144 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	145 km	9 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	144 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	148 km	7 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	146 km	7 km
May 1, 2015	8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.8	128 km	4 km
Mar 8, 2017	10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.8	134 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

654 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 292 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	89 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	57 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	90 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	93 km	8.7 mi	4
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	67 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	54 km	15.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	88 km	10.9 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	45 km	34.0 mi	6
May 23, 2008	EF3	97 km	5.0 mi	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	78 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	41 km	7.8 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	81 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	78 km	9.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	96 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	75 km	11.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	72 km	14.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	76 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	21 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	26 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	72 km	2.0 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	47 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	73 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	9 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	56 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	76 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	88 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	88 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	52 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	27 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	34 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	82 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	22 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	95 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	71 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	91 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	61 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	23 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	84 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	93 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.6 in
May	65°F (19°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	3.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in

Glazier has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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