Weather & Climate in Pampa, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,227 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.8°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,227 ft (984 m)
Area	9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density	1,855/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5479°N, 100.9650°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gray County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 15.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.9 / 100
Community Resilience	24.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

50 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	34 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	125 km	8 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	77 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	79 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	76 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	63 km	7 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	148 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	72 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	87 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	79 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	77 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	73 km	5 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	129 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	137 km	3 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	71 km	4 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	85 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	79 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	79 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	79 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	67 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

737 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	68 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	7 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	47 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	71 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	87 km	88.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	94 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	89 km	15.9 mi	0
May 25, 1955	EF4	91 km	45.1 mi	2
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	97 km	6.3 mi	3
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	28 km	31.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	10 km	10.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	45 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	47 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	46 km	7.8 mi	1
May 29, 2001	EF3	41 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	53 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF3	91 km	5.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	84 km	15.0 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	70 km	14.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	82 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	36 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	12 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	74 km
2024	WINDY DEUCE	145,907	62 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	76 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	45 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	16 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	42 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	59 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	98 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	22 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	98 km
2011	CRAWFORD RANCH	27,493	82 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	72 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	71 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	21 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	70 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	34 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	97 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	0.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in

Pampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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