Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,735 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average
36°F (2°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
326 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
2,735 ft (834 m)
Area
1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density
401/sq mi
Coordinates
35.6923°N, 100.6416°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Roberts County County
Nearest Airport
Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 68 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall24.2"
36% below US avg
Snowfall13.4"
Wettest Month (May)3.54"
Driest Month (Jan)0.55"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
3.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
25.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
51 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
38 km
8 km
May 25, 2021
3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma
M4.1
93 km
8 km
Aug 17, 2000
18 km N of Amarillo, Texas
M3.9
111 km
5 km
Dec 16, 2000
19 km N of Amarillo, Texas
M3.9
110 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
104 km
5 km
Aug 14, 2023
15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas
M3.4
105 km
7 km
Aug 12, 2012
13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas
M3.3
120 km
5 km
Sep 24, 2003
10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas
M3.3
110 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
80 km
5 km
Feb 2, 2015
15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas
M3.1
105 km
4 km
Aug 7, 2000
Texas Panhandle region
M3.0
111 km
5 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
86 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
Texas Panhandle region
M3.0
111 km
5 km
Nov 23, 1996
17 km NNW of Quail, Texas
M3.0
74 km
5 km
Mar 28, 2006
13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas
M3.0
117 km
5 km
May 14, 2013
8 km SE of Canadian, Texas
M2.9
34 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2007
3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas
M2.9
37 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
752 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 344 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995
EF4
49 km
29.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 1995
EF4
44 km
15.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 1995
EF4
40 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 27, 1992
EF4
98 km
20.0 mi
0
Jun 9, 1971
EF4
94 km
15.9 mi
0
May 25, 1955
EF4
86 km
45.1 mi
2
Jun 15, 2023
EF3
82 km
6.3 mi
3
May 23, 2019
EF3
99 km
15.7 mi
0
Nov 16, 2015
EF3
39 km
10.9 mi
0
Nov 16, 2015
EF3
56 km
31.9 mi
0
Apr 14, 2012
EF3
90 km
34.0 mi
6
May 5, 2007
EF3
78 km
7.7 mi
0
Mar 28, 2007
EF3
68 km
6.4 mi
0
Mar 28, 2007
EF3
42 km
8.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 2007
EF3
14 km
7.8 mi
1
May 29, 2001
EF3
74 km
10.0 mi
0
Jun 11, 1997
EF3
44 km
9.0 mi
0
May 15, 1991
EF3
78 km
15.0 mi
0
May 31, 1990
EF3
65 km
14.0 mi
0
May 25, 1987
EF3
74 km
3.0 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
13 km
2006
EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX
593,394
24 km
2017
PERRYTON
290,211
42 km
2024
WINDY DEUCE
145,907
93 km
2017
LEFORS EAST
68,701
38 km
2016
CRUTCH
45,052
44 km
2017
RANKIN RANCH ROAD
37,706
30 km
2022
CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM
37,663
25 km
2022
WASHITA RIVER FIRE
35,421
65 km
2024
GRAPE VINE CREEK
33,576
34 km
2014
HIGGINS
28,466
65 km
2021
NORTH 207
24,103
51 km
2018
MCCLELLAN
23,051
45 km
2006
SWEETWATER DOBSON
23,045
69 km
2011
LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX
23,028
63 km
2009
MAGIC CITY
18,922
42 km
2011
SO CLOSE
17,102
61 km
2008
UNNAMED
16,290
94 km
2018
FM 294
15,362
82 km
2006
HARDWICK
15,289
74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
36°F (2°C)
0.6 in
Coldest, Driest
February
40°F (4°C)
0.8 in
March
48°F (9°C)
1.7 in
April
57°F (14°C)
1.9 in
May
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
Wettest
June
75°F (24°C)
3.2 in
July
79°F (26°C)
2.2 in
Warmest
August
78°F (26°C)
2.5 in
September
70°F (21°C)
2.5 in
October
59°F (15°C)
1.6 in
November
46°F (8°C)
1.1 in
December
37°F (3°C)
0.7 in
Miami has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.6").