Amarillo climate
Amarillo (Texas, United States) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 491 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Amarillo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1050 | −425 | 337 | 150.6 | 24 |
| Feb | 1254 | −327 | 540 | 160.6 | 19 |
| Mar | 1865 | 236 | 1050 | 311.2 | 9 |
| Apr | 2374 | 644 | 1559 | 321.3 | 2 |
| May | 2883 | 1254 | 2068 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 1864 | 2678 | 702.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2069 | 2781 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2067 | 2679 | 753.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1559 | 2271 | 491.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 745 | 1559 | 522.1 | 2 |
| Nov | 1560 | 134 | 847 | 190.7 | 10 |
| Dec | 1050 | −326 | 338 | 140.6 | 23 |
| Year | 3494 | −425 | 1559 | 49119 | 89 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57% | 46% | 3.1 | 10:02 |
| Feb | 55% | 52% | 3.9 | 10:52 |
| Mar | 49% | 47% | 5.2 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 44% | 45% | 6.4 | 13:02 |
| May | 46% | 44% | 7.0 | 14:00 |
| Jun | 49% | 41% | 7.6 | 14:31 |
| Jul | 49% | 40% | 7.3 | 14:18 |
| Aug | 52% | 43% | 6.4 | 13:28 |
| Sep | 55% | 35% | 5.5 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 55% | 37% | 4.3 | 11:13 |
| Nov | 54% | 38% | 3.3 | 10:15 |
| Dec | 57% | 50% | 2.7 | 9:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Amarillo is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 20 °C69 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.4 °C43.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 491 mm19 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 42% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is August (75 mm3.0 in), the driest is December (14 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 44% in April to 57% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in August to 15 km/h (10 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Amarillo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October. Average highs then reach 22 °C72 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 32 mm1.3 in to 58 mm2.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C50 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Amarillo
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1050 to 12 °C54 °F, lows −425 to −3 °C27 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1865 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 236 to 12 °C54 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C69 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1560 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 134 to 15 °C59 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Amarillo compares
The nearest larger place is Lubbock, about 183 km to the south. Compared with it, Amarillo is on average 1.5 °C2.6 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in April (1.9 °C3.5 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 222 places in the United States. By annual mean temperature, Amarillo is the 113th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 166th wettest. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Tbilisi (Georgia, BSk), Huayin (China, Cwa) and Baoji (China, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Lubbock 183 km · 17 °C62 °F · 488 mm19 in
- Climate in Wichita Falls 338 km · 18 °C65 °F · 769 mm30 in
- Climate in Midland 359 km · 18 °C64 °F · 463 mm18 in
- Climate in Abilene 364 km · 19 °C65 °F · 677 mm27 in
- Climate in Odessa 379 km · 18 °C65 °F · 411 mm16 in
- Climate in Oklahoma City 392 km · 16 °C61 °F · 878 mm35 in
- Climate in Norman 399 km · 16 °C61 °F · 898 mm35 in
- Climate in Pueblo 418 km · 13 °C56 °F · 353 mm14 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Amarillo?
July is the warmest month in Amarillo. Its average high is 34 °C (94 °F) and its average low is 20 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Amarillo?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 10 °C (50 °F) and its average low is -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Amarillo?
August is the wettest month with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Amarillo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.