Weather & Climate in Samnorwood, TX

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

Samnorwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,193 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,193 ft (668 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0501°N, 100.2814°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wheeler County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 9.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	81.6 / 100
Community Resilience	17.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

41 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	111 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	141 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
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	48 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	132 km	7 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	144 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	135 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	28 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	131 km	4 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	20 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	149 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	57 km	5 km
Apr 5, 1995	5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma	M3.0	115 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
Dec 1, 1995	11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma	M2.9	86 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	119 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	84 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

683 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 213 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	50 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	37 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	84 km	3.0 mi	0
May 25, 1955	EF4	8 km	45.1 mi	2
May 23, 2016	EF3	92 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	77 km	10.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	73 km	31.9 mi	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	53 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	74 km	7.8 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	61 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	39 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	92 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	35 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	4 km	15.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	88 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	78 km	4.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	86 km	1.5 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	74 km	2.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	100 km	4.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	96 km	7.0 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	92 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	74 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	86 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	41 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	98 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	84 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	94 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	62 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	82 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	50 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	66 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	29 km
1996	BUCKLE L FIRE	20,089	85 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	40 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	76 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	46 km
2016	I40	14,780	23 km
2001	OREAR COMPLEX FIRE	14,749	32 km
1996	NORTH MEMPHIS	12,550	33 km
2018	CARBON	12,143	27 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	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.9 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.0 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Samnorwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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