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Weather & Climate in Kress, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kress enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,470 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,470 ft (1,058 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3658°N, 101.7484°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Swisher County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | 23 km N of Adrian, Texas | M3.3 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas | M3.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas | M2.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas | M2.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas | M2.8 | 93 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
854 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 89 fatalities, 937 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 92 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 18, 1970 | EF4 | 37 km | 65.0 mi | 16 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 80 km | 130.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 46 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 64 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| May 15, 1957 | EF4 | 43 km | 17.0 mi | 21 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 99 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF3 | 87 km | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | EF3 | 61 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2016 | EF3 | 95 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 57 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 90 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | EF3 | 98 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 96 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 85 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1984 | EF3 | 84 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1982 | EF3 | 92 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 24 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 18 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | MALLARD | 75,486 | 77 km |
| 2011 | MATADOR WEST | 36,114 | 91 km |
| 2011 | CANYON | 17,425 | 59 km |
| 2018 | FM 294 | 15,362 | 97 km |
| 2006 | PALO DURO EAST FIRE | 11,434 | 65 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 95 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 5,272 | 97 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 89 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 92 km |
| 2023 | CHURCHILL | 4,517 | 75 km |
| 2011 | HAPPY | 3,966 | 46 km |
| 2022 | 100 MILE MARKER | 3,696 | 99 km |
| 2018 | GLOVER | 3,635 | 71 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,614 | 61 km |
| 2011 | SIERRA BLANCA | 3,522 | 68 km |
| 2011 | HORNETS TANK | 3,467 | 78 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,462 | 91 km |
| 2011 | TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX | 3,210 | 87 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,025 | 79 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,951 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Kress has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").