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Weather & Climate in Tulia, TX

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

Tulia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,494 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,494 ft (1,065 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density1,250/sq mi
Coordinates34.5379°N, 101.7744°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySwisher County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.3 / 100
Community Resilience4.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

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

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 95 km 5 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 96 km 5 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 141 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 126 km 5 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 87 km 7 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 146 km 5 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 131 km 2 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 95 km 5 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 82 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 94 km 5 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 142 km 3 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 116 km 5 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 120 km 5 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 85 km 4 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 95 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 95 km 5 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 129 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 92 km 5 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 93 km 5 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 95 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

824 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 429 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 26 km 65.0 mi 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 80 km 130.0 mi 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 63 km 96.6 mi 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 79 km 39.3 mi 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 44 km 17.0 mi 21
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 97 km 9.1 mi 4
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 54 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 76 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 92 km 10.0 mi 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 95 km 8.0 mi 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 97 km 15.0 mi 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 74 km 8.2 mi 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 1 km 2.0 mi 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 14 km 6.1 mi 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 40 km 7.6 mi 2
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 63 km 6.1 mi 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 96 km 0.6 mi 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 69 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 91 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 84 km 25.1 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 65 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 91 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 90 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 40 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 84 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 99 km
2023 BENT WILLOW 7,734 97 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 98 km
2023 CHURCHILL 4,517 67 km
2010 CROSSBAR RX 4,301 99 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 29 km
2022 100 MILE MARKER 3,696 83 km
2018 GLOVER 3,635 67 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,614 60 km
2011 SIERRA BLANCA 3,522 55 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,483 91 km
2011 HORNETS TANK 3,467 76 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,025 71 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 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in

Tulia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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