Weather & Climate in Lelia Lake, TX

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

Lelia Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,583 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,583 ft (787 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	97/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9020°N, 100.7662°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Donley County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.5 / 100
Community Resilience	13.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

40 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	108 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	110 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	109 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	79 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	127 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	97 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	116 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	98 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	110 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	20 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	95 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	110 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	12 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	110 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	110 km	5 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	28 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	113 km	5 km
Dec 1, 1995	11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma	M2.9	131 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	73 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	82 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

683 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	70 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	83 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	42 km	29.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	75 km	65.0 mi	16
May 15, 1957	EF4	69 km	17.0 mi	21
May 25, 1955	EF4	51 km	45.1 mi	2
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	87 km	9.1 mi	4
May 23, 2016	EF3	66 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	50 km	31.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	64 km	10.9 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	85 km	12.3 mi	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	98 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	51 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	30 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	91 km	7.8 mi	1
May 29, 2001	EF3	79 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	56 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	51 km	15.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	96 km	8.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	74 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	100 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	71 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	40 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	56 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	85 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	57 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	91 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	84 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	86 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	98 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	44 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	69 km
1996	BUCKLE L FIRE	20,089	89 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	68 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	91 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	96 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	37 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	15 km
2016	I40	14,780	53 km
2001	OREAR COMPLEX FIRE	14,749	35 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	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
May	67°F (20°C)	3.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.7 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Lelia Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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