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Weather & Climate in Happy, TX

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

Happy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,599 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,599 ft (1,097 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density715/sq mi
Coordinates34.7416°N, 101.8571°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandall County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.3 / 100
Community Resilience56.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively High
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: M4.3.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 146 km 8 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 72 km 5 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 73 km 5 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 118 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 104 km 5 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 65 km 7 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 127 km 5 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 108 km 2 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 72 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 70 km 5 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 61 km 5 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 92 km 5 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 118 km 3 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 120 km 5 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 64 km 4 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 72 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 72 km 5 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 91 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 69 km 5 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 72 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

778 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 434 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 32 km 65.0 mi 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 81 km 130.0 mi 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 83 km 96.6 mi 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 97 km 39.3 mi 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 59 km 17.0 mi 21
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 50 km 3.6 mi 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 98 km 31.9 mi 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 94 km 6.4 mi 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 100 km 15.0 mi 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 85 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 86 km 10.0 mi 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 50 km 8.2 mi 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 26 km 6.1 mi 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 25 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 63 km 7.6 mi 2
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 98 km 2.3 mi 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 48 km 6.1 mi 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 78 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 93 km 25.1 mi 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 80 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WINDY DEUCE (145,907 acres, 2024).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 89 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 62 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 70 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 78 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 69 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 91 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 19 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 77 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 34 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,298 84 km
2023 BENT WILLOW 7,734 74 km
1990 BIG CANYON 7,433 91 km
2016 GREEN BACA 6,711 81 km
2016 136-2 6,413 87 km
2023 BIG FIN FLATS 5,660 93 km
1998 FRITCH2 5,369 97 km
1998 PALO DORO 5,026 96 km
2023 CHURCHILL 4,517 68 km
2010 CROSSBAR RX 4,301 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in

Happy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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