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Weather & Climate in Shamrock, TX

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

Shamrock 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 2,332 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,332 ft (711 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density959/sq mi
Coordinates35.2154°N, 100.2461°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWheeler County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.6 / 100
Community Resilience17.1 / 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

49 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 99 km 8 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 123 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 30 km 7 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 149 km 5 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 133 km 7 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 143 km 5 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 136 km 5 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 40 km 5 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 132 km 4 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 111 km 5 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 66 km 5 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 31 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 148 km 5 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 143 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 143 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 143 km 5 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 120 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 77 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

686 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 77 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 32 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 32 km 29.0 mi 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 89 km 8.7 mi 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 95 km 7.2 mi 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 24 km 45.1 mi 2
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 71 km 10.9 mi 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 71 km 31.9 mi 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 39 km 7.7 mi 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 30 km 8.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 64 km 6.4 mi 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 57 km 7.8 mi 1
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 82 km 11.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 23 km 9.0 mi 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 16 km 15.0 mi 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 71 km 7.0 mi 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 79 km 1.5 mi 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 64 km 2.0 mi 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 69 km 4.0 mi 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 76 km 15.0 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 77 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 64 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 87 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 94 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 30 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 91 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 94 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 66 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 75 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 54 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 89 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 100 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 95 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 46 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 50 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 40 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 23 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 99 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 81 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 53 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 (5°C) 0.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Shamrock has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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