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Weather & Climate in Hart, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,672 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,672 ft (1,119 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3858°N, 102.1150°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Castro County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 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 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | 23 km N of Adrian, Texas | M3.3 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2021 | 13 km W of Channing, Texas | M3.2 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas | M3.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas | M2.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2012 | 18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas | M2.8 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
818 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 981 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 95 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 18, 1970 | EF4 | 61 km | 65.0 mi | 16 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 45 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 99 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 46 km | 130.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 54 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| May 15, 1957 | EF4 | 75 km | 17.0 mi | 21 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 89 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | EF3 | 31 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 74 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | EF3 | 65 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 75 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1982 | EF3 | 85 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 23 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 36 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 41 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 19, 1971 | EF3 | 54 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 63 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 33 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 59 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CANYON (17,425 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | CANYON | 17,425 | 65 km |
| 2006 | PALO DURO EAST FIRE | 11,434 | 79 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 63 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 64 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 73 km |
| 2011 | HAPPY | 3,966 | 38 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,614 | 93 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,613 | 86 km |
| 2011 | SIERRA BLANCA | 3,522 | 47 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,462 | 70 km |
| 2011 | TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX | 3,210 | 56 km |
| 2006 | 3200 FM 303 | 2,982 | 96 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 2,699 | 99 km |
| 2009 | COBB RANCH | 2,614 | 76 km |
| 2010 | GRASS 3 | 2,587 | 77 km |
| 2018 | FOLLEY PARK | 2,505 | 95 km |
| 2017 | PRISON | 2,420 | 32 km |
| 1988 | CUSTER | 2,406 | 92 km |
| 2010 | 1003311 | 2,243 | 31 km |
| 2016 | STATE LINE | 2,203 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in |
Hart has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").