Weather & Climate in Howardwick, TX

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

Howardwick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,758 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,758 ft (841 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	203/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0348°N, 100.9078°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gray County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 7.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.9 / 100
Community Resilience	24.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

43 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	91 km	8 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	91 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	91 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	76 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	107 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	79 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	81 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	91 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	98 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	32 km	5 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	142 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	77 km	4 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	95 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	91 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	91 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	91 km	5 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	37 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	10 km	5 km
May 14, 2013	8 km SE of Canadian, Texas	M2.9	106 km	5 km
Dec 1, 1995	11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma	M2.9	143 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

734 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	37 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	53 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	81 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	71 km	65.0 mi	16
May 15, 1957	EF4	72 km	17.0 mi	21
May 25, 1955	EF4	63 km	45.1 mi	2
May 23, 2016	EF3	83 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	47 km	10.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	31 km	31.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	45 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	82 km	7.8 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	11 km	6.4 mi	0
May 29, 2001	EF3	59 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	53 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	60 km	15.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	98 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	58 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	56 km	1.5 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	57 km	4.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	46 km	15.0 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	86 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	56 km
2024	WINDY DEUCE	145,907	86 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	31 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	51 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	67 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	98 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	97 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	43 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	82 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	88 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	67 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	80 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	33 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	83 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	66 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	80 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	76 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	19 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	11 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.1 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	80°F (26°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (21°C)	2.6 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.8 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Howardwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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