Weather & Climate in Springlake, TX

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

Springlake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,685 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,685 ft (1,123 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	114/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2316°N, 102.3057°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lamb County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 7.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	61.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.7 / 100
Community Resilience	18.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

29 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	138 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	136 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	133 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	127 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	143 km	2 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	139 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	137 km	5 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	136 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	131 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	137 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	137 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	137 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	132 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	131 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2002	15 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2024	14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	122 km	17 km
Jun 28, 1995	15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M2.8	134 km	5 km
Jun 7, 2020	11 km NE of Adrian, Texas	M2.8	128 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2012	18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	137 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

808 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 975 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	85 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	85 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	76 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	33 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	40 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	40 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	96 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	70 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	38 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	76 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	60 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	51 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	99 km	30.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	59 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	47 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	51 km	7.6 mi	2
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	66 km	6.1 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	39 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	9 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	37 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CANYON (17,425 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	CANYON	17,425	89 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	42 km
2017	303	9,601	95 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	84 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	86 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	94 km
2022	ARCH	5,849	84 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	39 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	50 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	61 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	83 km
1988	UNNAMED	3,613	66 km
2011	SIERRA BLANCA	3,522	62 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	47 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	33 km
2000	CURRY RD 3	3,026	90 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	74 km
1993	FRAZE	2,934	96 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	54 km
2010	GRASS 3	2,587	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
March	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
May	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	2.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
December	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Springlake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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