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Weather & Climate in McLean, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
McLean 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 2,862 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 | 2,862 ft (872 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2323°N, 100.6001°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 78 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 41 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas | M2.9 | 49 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
688 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 173 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 48 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 46 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 2 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 43 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 42 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 39 km | 31.9 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 69 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 11 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 52 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 33 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 73 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1997 | EF3 | 17 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 37 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1986 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 41 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 44 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 51 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 66 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1977 | EF3 | 30 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1977 | EF3 | 46 km | 16.7 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 | 64 km |
| 2006 | EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX | 593,394 | 40 km |
| 2017 | PERRYTON | 290,211 | 87 km |
| 2024 | WINDY DEUCE | 145,907 | 100 km |
| 2018 | MALLARD | 75,486 | 67 km |
| 2017 | LEFORS EAST | 68,701 | 16 km |
| 2016 | CRUTCH | 45,052 | 63 km |
| 2017 | RANKIN RANCH ROAD | 37,706 | 78 km |
| 2022 | CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM | 37,663 | 65 km |
| 2022 | WASHITA RIVER FIRE | 35,421 | 90 km |
| 2024 | GRAPE VINE CREEK | 33,576 | 27 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 99 km |
| 2021 | NORTH 207 | 24,103 | 67 km |
| 2018 | MCCLELLAN | 23,051 | 15 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 73 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 64 km |
| 2009 | MAGIC CITY | 18,922 | 30 km |
| 2011 | SO CLOSE | 17,102 | 79 km |
| 2018 | FM 294 | 15,362 | 50 km |
| 2006 | HARDWICK | 15,289 | 28 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) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
McLean has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").