Weather & Climate in Quitaque, TX

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

Quitaque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,576 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.5°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,576 ft (785 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	499/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3674°N, 101.0556°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Briscoe County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	8.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	14.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

37 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	133 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	133 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	143 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	121 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	136 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	133 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	119 km	5 km
May 2, 2011	28 km SW of Jayton, Texas	M3.2	147 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	81 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	119 km	4 km
Jul 22, 2022	27 km SW of Girard, Texas	M3.1	132 km	8 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	90 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	66 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Apr 2, 2011	27 km SW of Jayton, Texas	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	108 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	129 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 254 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	54 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	94 km	96.6 mi	5
May 15, 1957	EF4	25 km	17.0 mi	21
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	33 km	9.1 mi	4
May 23, 2016	EF3	32 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	55 km	12.3 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	86 km	6.4 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	75 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	97 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	94 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	37 km	8.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	44 km	15.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	68 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	82 km	6.1 mi	0
May 16, 1977	EF3	81 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	67 km	7.6 mi	2
Jun 3, 1965	EF3	95 km	8.8 mi	0
May 24, 1960	EF3	71 km	3.3 mi	0
May 15, 1957	EF3	73 km	10.2 mi	0
May 15, 1957	EF3	51 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	60 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	47 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	60 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	81 km
1996	BUCKLE L FIRE	20,089	87 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	88 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	78 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	78 km
2001	OREAR COMPLEX FIRE	14,749	75 km
1996	NORTH MEMPHIS	12,550	71 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	57 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	77 km
1995	CR 359 FIRE	9,324	80 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	71 km
2018	62	5,994	59 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,272	34 km
2017	AEROMOTOR	4,852	62 km
2011	GOODWIN	4,851	95 km
2023	CHURCHILL	4,517	48 km
2016	ROCKING CHAIR RANCH	4,314	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
March	51°F (10°C)	1.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
June	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	49°F (9°C)	0.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in

Quitaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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