What’s the climate like in Amarillo?
The current climate in Amarillo features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Amarillo in recent years was 43°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in February 2021.
On average, Amarillo gets 722 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 32 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Amarillo runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Amarillo?
The best time to visit Amarillo for sunny weather is March through May, July, September and October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Amarillo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Amarillo
The climate table of Amarillo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 2 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 31 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 115 | 156 | 74 | 136 | 40 | 59 | 18 | 13 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 10 | 1,0 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 2,5 | 0,9 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 722 mm per year, averaging 60 mm per month
- Snowfall: 32 cm per year
- Driest months: 13 mm in December, 16 mm in February and 18 mm in November
- Wettest months: 156 mm in June, 136 mm in August and 115 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Amarillo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Amarillo, Texas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Amarillo
This graph shows how much rainfall Amarillo, Texas, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Amarillo
This graph shows how much snow Amarillo, Texas, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Amarillo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Amarillo, Texas. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Amarillo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Amarillo, Texas. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Amarillo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Amarillo, Texas, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Amarillo
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Amarillo, Texas, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Amarillo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Amarillo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
