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Weather & Climate in Morse, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,198 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,198 ft (975 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0660°N, 101.4769°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hansford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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
52 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 | 48 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas | M3.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | 23 km N of Adrian, Texas | M3.3 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 1993 | 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2021 | 13 km W of Channing, Texas | M3.2 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas | M3.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.0 | 81 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
649 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 277 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 75 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF4 | 49 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1982 | EF4 | 23 km | 88.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 31 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 24 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF3 | 70 km | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 82 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 95 km | 31.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 98 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 75 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 49 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 91 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF3 | 59 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1990 | EF3 | 40 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 16 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 45 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1986 | EF3 | 96 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 72 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 79 km | 4.0 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 | 75 km |
| 2006 | EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX | 593,394 | 83 km |
| 2024 | WINDY DEUCE | 145,907 | 63 km |
| 2016 | CRUTCH | 45,052 | 60 km |
| 2017 | RANKIN RANCH ROAD | 37,706 | 61 km |
| 2024 | GRAPE VINE CREEK | 33,576 | 95 km |
| 2011 | CRAWFORD RANCH | 27,493 | 51 km |
| 2017 | DUMAS COMPLEX | 26,155 | 82 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE HIGHLINE | 24,152 | 74 km |
| 2021 | NORTH 207 | 24,103 | 59 km |
| 2011 | WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX | 23,204 | 82 km |
| 2006 | FAIN PLANT FIRE | 22,485 | 66 km |
| 2022 | BEAVER RIVER FIRE | 20,512 | 99 km |
| 2011 | SO CLOSE | 17,102 | 50 km |
| 2006 | OLDHAM BOYS RANCH | 14,332 | 78 km |
| 2018 | COUNTY LINE | 14,126 | 78 km |
| 2017 | LIT RANCH | 13,721 | 84 km |
| 2017 | BOWERS RANCH | 13,532 | 40 km |
| 2020 | JACKALOPE | 11,529 | 69 km |
| 2018 | OLD MUDDY RD | 11,146 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in |
Morse has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").