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Weather & Climate in Lakeview, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lakeview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,121 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,121 ft (646 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6728°N, 100.6972°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
37 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 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas | M2.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas | M2.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
641 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 280 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 65 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 97 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1970 | EF4 | 76 km | 65.0 mi | 16 |
| May 15, 1957 | EF4 | 60 km | 17.0 mi | 21 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 57 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF3 | 63 km | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| May 23, 2016 | EF3 | 41 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 91 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 76 km | 31.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | EF3 | 59 km | 12.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 73 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 56 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1997 | EF3 | 77 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 60 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1984 | EF3 | 72 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 100 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 3 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 100 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: EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX (593,394 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX | 593,394 | 97 km |
| 2018 | MALLARD | 75,486 | 53 km |
| 2017 | LEFORS EAST | 68,701 | 79 km |
| 2011 | MATADOR WEST | 36,114 | 80 km |
| 2024 | GRAPE VINE CREEK | 33,576 | 83 km |
| 2011 | BIRD RANCH 2 | 28,917 | 65 km |
| 1996 | TRIANGLE FIRE | 25,553 | 96 km |
| 2006 | BUCKLE L 2 | 25,179 | 62 km |
| 2018 | MCCLELLAN | 23,051 | 70 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 68 km |
| 1996 | BUCKLE L FIRE | 20,089 | 67 km |
| 2009 | MAGIC CITY | 18,922 | 88 km |
| 2018 | FM 294 | 15,362 | 59 km |
| 2006 | HARDWICK | 15,289 | 41 km |
| 2016 | I40 | 14,780 | 71 km |
| 2001 | OREAR COMPLEX FIRE | 14,749 | 29 km |
| 1996 | NORTH MEMPHIS | 12,550 | 24 km |
| 1998 | PADUCAH FIRE | 12,404 | 63 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 83 km |
| 2019 | VIVIAN | 11,825 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in |
Lakeview has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").