Weather & Climate in Texline, TX

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

Texline experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	517/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3765°N, 103.0189°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Union County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 109 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 22.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.7 / 100
Community Resilience	10.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	21 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	21 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	135 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	93 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	15 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	118 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	57 km	5 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	57 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	105 km	2 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	118 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	92 km	3 km
Jul 14, 1998	6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico	M3.0	122 km	5 km
Jun 7, 2020	11 km NE of Adrian, Texas	M2.8	120 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1995	15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M2.8	119 km	5 km
Jul 1, 1990	18 km SE of Boys Ranch, Texas	M2.7	135 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	116 km	5 km
Nov 16, 2013	33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico	M2.7	49 km	5 km
May 17, 2024	3 km SSE of Hartley, Texas	M2.7	81 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2017	6 km ESE of Channing, Texas	M2.7	105 km	5 km
Aug 11, 2023	24 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M2.6	98 km	12 km

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

Tornado History

217 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1977	EF4	63 km	38.6 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	85 km	9.2 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	33 km	8.8 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	12 km	22.0 mi	0
May 12, 1989	EF2	94 km	7.0 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	88 km	16.1 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	72 km	1.0 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	62 km	2.5 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1971	EF2	58 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1971	EF2	58 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF2	38 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF2	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF2	69 km	0.1 mi	0
May 5, 1967	EF2	99 km	2.3 mi	0
Sep 18, 1965	EF2	3 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1961	EF2	36 km	28.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF1	95 km	8.4 mi	0
May 16, 2016	EF1	25 km	0.9 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF1	15 km	4.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GLADSTONE (44,125 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	GLADSTONE	44,125	86 km
2018	STATELINE	28,533	68 km
2022	MITCHELL	23,220	86 km
2011	RABBIT EAR	21,569	25 km
2006	CANADIAN	17,710	93 km
2005	GLADSTONE	16,794	83 km
2011	296	16,769	40 km
1999	UNNAMED	16,755	87 km
2006	CLAPHAM	14,696	38 km
2011	BRITT	13,980	77 km
2006	VAN MEYER FIRE	13,011	78 km
2011	PRITCHARD	11,547	34 km
2006	UNNAMED	10,795	63 km
1989	LIBBY	10,695	73 km
1996	FARLEY	10,456	100 km
2002	FURNISH	8,862	78 km
1996	RABBIT	8,457	27 km
1988	UNNAMED	8,454	81 km
2006	FERGUSON	8,226	56 km
2016	CLAVEL	7,115	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.6 in
September	65°F (19°C)	1.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
November	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Texline has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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