Weather & Climate in Lefors, TX

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

Lefors 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 2,829 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	2,829 ft (862 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	1,136/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4396°N, 100.8039°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gray County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 7.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

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

47 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	50 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	124 km	8 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	90 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	92 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	48 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	93 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	83 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	87 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	92 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	100 km	5 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	143 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	56 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	82 km	4 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	52 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	97 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	92 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	92 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	92 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	55 km	5 km
Dec 1, 1995	11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma	M2.9	140 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

740 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 187 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	21 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	28 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	53 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	88 km	20.0 mi	0
May 25, 1955	EF4	72 km	45.1 mi	2
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	15 km	10.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	25 km	31.9 mi	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	85 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	37 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	40 km	7.8 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	27 km	8.0 mi	0
May 29, 2001	EF3	52 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	34 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	65 km	15.0 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	84 km	14.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	95 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	95 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	54 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	14 km	4.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	23 km	1.5 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	40 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	11 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	73 km
2024	WINDY DEUCE	145,907	77 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	71 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	27 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	34 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	53 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	54 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	90 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	3 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	93 km
2011	CRAWFORD RANCH	27,493	99 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	84 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	84 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	39 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	81 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	17 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	83 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
July	80°F (26°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in
December	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Lefors has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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