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Weather & Climate in Mobeetie, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mobeetie 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 2,674 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 | 2,674 ft (815 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5337°N, 100.4413°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wheeler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
53 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 | 62 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 16 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas | M2.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
724 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 217 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 35 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 20 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 53 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 96 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 63 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 59 km | 31.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 48 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 88 km | 34.0 mi | 6 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 54 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 26 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 18 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 64 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 97 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 86 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1997 | EF3 | 23 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 54 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1990 | EF3 | 90 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1987 | EF3 | 75 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1986 | EF3 | 33 km | 7.0 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 | 38 km |
| 2006 | EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX | 593,394 | 35 km |
| 2017 | PERRYTON | 290,211 | 51 km |
| 2018 | MALLARD | 75,486 | 99 km |
| 2017 | LEFORS EAST | 68,701 | 20 km |
| 2016 | CRUTCH | 45,052 | 62 km |
| 2017 | RANKIN RANCH ROAD | 37,706 | 55 km |
| 2022 | CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM | 37,663 | 30 km |
| 2022 | WASHITA RIVER FIRE | 35,421 | 57 km |
| 2024 | GRAPE VINE CREEK | 33,576 | 35 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 63 km |
| 2021 | NORTH 207 | 24,103 | 68 km |
| 2018 | MCCLELLAN | 23,051 | 38 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 49 km |
| 2011 | LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX | 23,028 | 76 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 79 km |
| 2009 | MAGIC CITY | 18,922 | 17 km |
| 2011 | SO CLOSE | 17,102 | 79 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 16,290 | 85 km |
| 2018 | FM 294 | 15,362 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°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) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 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 |
Mobeetie has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").