Weather & Climate in Gruver, TX

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

Gruver enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,168 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.3°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,168 ft (966 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	1,141/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2605°N, 101.4071°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hansford County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 11.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.4 / 100
Community Resilience	1.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
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 Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

48 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	58 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	134 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	104 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	102 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	149 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	130 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	74 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	134 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	109 km	7 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	139 km	2 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	148 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	114 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	109 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	103 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	116 km	3 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	126 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	110 km	4 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	103 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	103 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	108 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 242 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	92 km	3.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF4	96 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	71 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	39 km	88.0 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF4	99 km	38.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	45 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	1 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	54 km	6.3 mi	3
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	98 km	10.9 mi	0
May 29, 2001	EF3	96 km	10.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	97 km	13.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	27 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	69 km	18.5 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF3	79 km	5.0 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	34 km	14.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	32 km	3.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	7 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	98 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	99 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	92 km	4.0 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	81 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	96 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	99 km
2024	WINDY DEUCE	145,907	85 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	76 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	65 km
2011	CRAWFORD RANCH	27,493	72 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	96 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	77 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	94 km
2006	FAIN PLANT FIRE	22,485	88 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	91 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	79 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	70 km
2006	OLDHAM BOYS RANCH	14,332	96 km
2018	COUNTY LINE	14,126	96 km
2017	BOWERS RANCH	13,532	52 km
2020	JACKALOPE	11,529	78 km
2016	CHISUM RANCH	10,851	61 km
1996	HIGHWAY 70 FIRE	10,314	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.7 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
June	74°F (24°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.4 in
September	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	0.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in

Gruver has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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