Weather & Climate in Skellytown, TX

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

Skellytown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,280 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,280 ft (1,000 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	800/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5710°N, 101.1730°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Carson County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 15.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	25.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

52 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	35 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	138 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	61 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	60 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	82 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	57 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	56 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	61 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	61 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	70 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	132 km	2 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	118 km	3 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	110 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	86 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	56 km	4 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	61 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	61 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	67 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	61 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

755 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 321 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	63 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	87 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	16 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF4	52 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	71 km	88.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	80 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	78 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	99 km	6.3 mi	3
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	23 km	10.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	33 km	31.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	63 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	53 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	63 km	7.8 mi	1
May 29, 2001	EF3	27 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	71 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF3	72 km	5.0 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	68 km	14.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	79 km	3.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	73 km	3.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	71 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	48 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	31 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	87 km
2024	WINDY DEUCE	145,907	43 km
2018	MALLARD	75,486	75 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	63 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	7 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	49 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	75 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	39 km
2011	CRAWFORD RANCH	27,493	63 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	55 km
2022	LITTLE HIGHLINE	24,152	53 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	3 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	54 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	49 km
2006	FAIN PLANT FIRE	22,485	62 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	77 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	92 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	15 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
May	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (21°C)	2.2 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in
December	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Skellytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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