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Weather & Climate in Hartley, TX

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

Hartley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°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 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,906 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,906 ft (1,191 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates35.8982°N, 102.3966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHartley County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience2.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
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 M4.3 125 km 8 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 77 km 5 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 77 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 92 km 5 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 94 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 60 km 5 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 37 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 89 km 5 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 90 km 7 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 77 km 5 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 91 km 5 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 50 km 2 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 74 km 5 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 53 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 57 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 89 km 5 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 26 km 3 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 50 km 5 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 92 km 4 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 77 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

393 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 56 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 65 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 62 km 88.0 mi 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 84 km 38.6 mi 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 54 km 5.9 mi 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 99 km 15.9 mi 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 46 km 5.0 mi 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 96 km 3.0 mi 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 88 km 8.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 78 km 4.7 mi 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 86 km 5.0 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 84 km 22.0 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 73 km 8.8 mi 0
May 18, 2010 EF2 84 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 27 km 26.7 mi 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 49 km 11.9 mi 0
May 25, 1996 EF2 98 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 80 km 4.0 mi 0
May 16, 1989 EF2 88 km 10.0 mi 0
May 12, 1989 EF2 24 km 7.0 mi 0
Sep 14, 1988 EF2 94 km 0.7 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 80 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 53 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 86 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 79 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 88 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 61 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 60 km
2011 296 16,769 54 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 56 km
2006 CLAPHAM 14,696 86 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 29 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 30 km
2011 BRITT 13,980 89 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 37 km
2006 VAN MEYER FIRE 13,011 49 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 48 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 60 km
2021 PARKER CREEK 10,933 32 km
2006 UNNAMED 10,795 42 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,298 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest

Hartley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and December the driest (0.4").

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