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Weather & Climate in Muleshoe, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muleshoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 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 18.3 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 3,796 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,796 ft (1,157 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2292°N, 102.7284°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bailey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Jan 6, 2014 | 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico | M3.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | 23 km N of Adrian, Texas | M3.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas | M3.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1998 | 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas | M2.8 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas | M2.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 11 km NE of Adrian, Texas | M2.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 1990 | 18 km SE of Boys Ranch, Texas | M2.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2000 | 6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas | M2.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2024 | 24 km S of Adrian, Texas | M2.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 8 km E of Anton, Texas | M2.6 | 77 km | 2 km |
| May 29, 2024 | 7 km E of Amarillo, Texas | M2.6 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 13 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 28 km ESE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M2.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
643 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 336 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 74 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 71 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 20 km | 130.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 65 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 80 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | EF3 | 51 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | EF3 | 42 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 47 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 80 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 19, 1971 | EF3 | 73 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 40 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 30 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 44 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1963 | EF3 | 30 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1961 | EF3 | 22 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 1960 | EF3 | 45 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1960 | EF3 | 42 km | 5.2 mi | 3 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF3 | 12 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TIRE (44,942 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | TIRE | 44,942 | 65 km |
| 2018 | 206 | 40,247 | 80 km |
| 2011 | WINDY | 24,687 | 94 km |
| 2005 | RANGE | 24,643 | 88 km |
| 2011 | KIZER 5 | 20,859 | 95 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 8 km |
| 2017 | 303 | 9,601 | 94 km |
| 1991 | BIG | 9,184 | 99 km |
| 2011 | FATHERS DAY | 8,947 | 73 km |
| 2006 | FM 214 CR 210 | 8,848 | 76 km |
| 2016 | KAISER 8 | 8,551 | 67 km |
| 1994 | WOODS | 6,016 | 87 km |
| 2022 | ARCH | 5,849 | 47 km |
| 2007 | BIG FIRE | 5,167 | 88 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 31 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 53 km |
| 2010 | HOWARD | 4,318 | 96 km |
| 2011 | HAPPY | 3,966 | 86 km |
| 2006 | BIPPUS CHURCH | 3,786 | 92 km |
| 2011 | WHITEFACE | 3,743 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in |
Muleshoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").