Weather & Climate in Perryton, TX

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

Perryton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,926 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,926 ft (892 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density	1,797/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3929°N, 100.7977°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ochiltree County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 13.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	1.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
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 Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

83 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	63 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	80 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	144 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	143 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	120 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	112 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	145 km	7 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	144 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2017	28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	145 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.1	144 km	3 km
Jul 21, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	142 km	7 km
Aug 15, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	143 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	146 km	4 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	113 km	26 km
Oct 13, 2017	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	109 km	4 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	150 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	144 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	144 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	144 km	5 km
Mar 16, 2018	22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M3.0	131 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

610 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 245 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	91 km	23.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	93 km	88.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	56 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	4 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	61 km	15.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	78 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	96 km	34.0 mi	6
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	83 km	7.8 mi	1
May 26, 1996	EF3	83 km	13.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	53 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	73 km	18.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	79 km	11.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	34 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	90 km	12.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	58 km	3.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	26 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	48 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	70 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	94 km	4.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	94 km	2.0 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	67 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	95 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	60 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	86 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	99 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	91 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	54 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	76 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	97 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	83 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	96 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	71 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	85 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	44 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	42 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	40 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	96 km
2017	BOWERS RANCH	13,532	66 km
2020	JACKALOPE	11,529	72 km
2016	CHISUM RANCH	10,851	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.7 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.0 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Perryton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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