Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg 2 stations
Amarillo, TX Climate
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- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 19.7"
- Annual precip
- 197d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Amarillo
Amarillo, Texas averages 59°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 19.7"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 197 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
19.7"
Annual Snow
17.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.7"
Plus 17.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Amarillo) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Amarillo area.
How Amarillo compares to every U.S. city
Amarillo's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Amarillo
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Amarillo's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 4.0" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5" | 3.5" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3" | 1.9" | 12.6 | 0.1 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4" | 0.5" | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.2" | 0.2 | 6.4 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.8 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8" | 0.7" | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8" | 2.6" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 3.8" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 4.0"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 3.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
Snow: 1.9"
5.5 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
Snow: 0.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
Snow: 0.2"
7.3 days with precipitation
June 2.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
5.8 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 0.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 2.6"
3.8 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 3.8"
4.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
197 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,872
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,609
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 12.0 | 63% | 20% |
| February | 47% | 13.4 | 58% | 19% |
| March | 46% | 14.6 | 61% | 17% |
| April | 47% | 14.5 | 59% | 17% |
| May | 53% | 13.3 | 57% | 14% |
| June | 51% | 13.5 | 58% | 8% |
| July | 52% | 11.6 | 55% | 8% |
| August | 55% | 11.4 | 59% | 10% |
| September | 55% | 12.4 | 66% | 12% |
| October | 54% | 12.6 | 65% | 16% |
| November | 53% | 12.4 | 69% | 15% |
| December | 58% | 12.0 | 64% | 19% |
What Amarillo's climate means for you
Amarillo runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 197 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,872 heating and 1,609 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, Texas runs an annual average of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 45°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from 2 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Amarillo averages 19.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 17.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 197 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 27. Turning to energy use, 3,872 heating degree days and 1,609 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Amarillo scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Amarillo, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Amarillo, Texas is 59°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Amarillo get? ▼
Amarillo receives 19.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Amarillo? ▼
Amarillo has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Amarillo? ▼
Amarillo has approximately 197 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Amarillo? ▼
Amarillo has 3,872 heating degree days and 1,609 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Amarillo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Amarillo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023047. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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