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Weather & Climate in Nazareth, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nazareth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,756 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,756 ft (1,145 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5419°N, 102.1023°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Castro County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas | M3.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico | M3.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | 23 km N of Adrian, Texas | M3.3 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2021 | 13 km W of Channing, Texas | M3.2 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas | M3.2 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.0 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas | M2.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
754 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 412 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 18, 1970 | EF4 | 54 km | 65.0 mi | 16 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 51 km | 130.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 61 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 72 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| May 15, 1957 | EF4 | 74 km | 17.0 mi | 21 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | EF3 | 24 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 88 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | EF3 | 62 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 90 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1982 | EF3 | 68 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 16 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 31 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 52 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 19, 1971 | EF3 | 39 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 78 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 47 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1963 | EF3 | 92 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1961 | EF3 | 61 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 1960 | EF3 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | MALLARD | 75,486 | 91 km |
| 2017 | DUMAS COMPLEX | 26,155 | 97 km |
| 2011 | WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX | 23,204 | 97 km |
| 2011 | CANYON | 17,425 | 50 km |
| 2006 | PALO DURO EAST FIRE | 11,434 | 65 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 73 km |
| 2023 | BENT WILLOW | 7,734 | 97 km |
| 2016 | GREEN BACA | 6,711 | 95 km |
| 2023 | BIG FIN FLATS | 5,660 | 96 km |
| 2007 | BIG FIRE | 5,167 | 91 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 78 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 89 km |
| 2023 | CHURCHILL | 4,517 | 95 km |
| 2010 | CROSSBAR RX | 4,301 | 99 km |
| 2018 | CROSS BAR RX | 3,968 | 100 km |
| 2011 | HAPPY | 3,966 | 22 km |
| 2006 | BIPPUS CHURCH | 3,786 | 91 km |
| 2022 | MIDPOINT | 3,736 | 98 km |
| 2018 | GLOVER | 3,635 | 96 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,614 | 90 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in |
Nazareth has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").