Weather & Climate in Silverton, TX

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

Silverton 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 3,272 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	3,272 ft (997 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	488/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4714°N, 101.3040°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Briscoe County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"

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

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	113 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	112 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	147 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	101 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	114 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	98 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	112 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	87 km	5 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	147 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2022	27 km SW of Girard, Texas	M3.1	148 km	8 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	98 km	4 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	97 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	65 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	121 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	89 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

774 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	29 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	81 km	96.6 mi	5
May 15, 1957	EF4	0 km	17.0 mi	21
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	57 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	97 km	3.6 mi	0
May 23, 2016	EF3	57 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	96 km	31.9 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	80 km	12.3 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	80 km	6.4 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	72 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	97 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	59 km	8.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	57 km	15.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	43 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	58 km	6.1 mi	0
May 16, 1977	EF3	93 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	52 km	7.6 mi	2
May 24, 1960	EF3	91 km	3.3 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	92 km	5.2 mi	3
May 15, 1957	EF3	27 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	48 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	68 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	85 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	64 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	69 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	79 km
2001	OREAR COMPLEX FIRE	14,749	89 km
1996	NORTH MEMPHIS	12,550	82 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	83 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	56 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	97 km
2018	62	5,994	84 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,272	59 km
2017	AEROMOTOR	4,852	87 km
2023	CHURCHILL	4,517	40 km
2016	ROCKING CHAIR RANCH	4,314	88 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	70 km
2006	HARDIN FIRE	3,808	76 km
1996	UNNAMED	3,794	76 km
2020	MATADOR	3,762	90 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	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in
March	49°F (9°C)	1.1 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
May	67°F (19°C)	2.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Silverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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