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Amarillo, Texas Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Amarillo weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Amarillo, TX
Saturday, July 4 at 8:32 PM
79
°
Clear
Feels like
72°
Humidity
33%
Wind
14 mph
Sunrise
1:38 AM
Sunset
4:05 PM
Amarillo, TX
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastAmarillo, TX: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 68°H 93°
Amarillo, TX
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    13%
    —
    95°75°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    22%
    —
    93°68°-2°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    11%
    —
    94°67°+1°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    —
    —
    98°74°+4°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    16%
    —
    100°77°+2°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    39%
    —
    101°77°+1°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    39%
    —
    97°75°-4°
Amarillo, TX
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°60°80°100°6p12a6a12pnow 88°high 93°low 68°PRECIP %
Amarillo, TX
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
E
079° · backing 96°
Direction
E
079°
Sustained
14
mph
Gust
19
mph
Peak 24h
34
avg 13
Beaufort · 4 · MOD BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 13 · pk 34 @ 8:00a
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 2413SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A fresh breeze drives the e-bound air across the harbor.
Amarillo, TX
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
889.6
-0.4 mb in 3h · steady · 26.27 inHg
Now
889.6
mb
3h
-0.4
mb
12h
+0.7
mb
24h
0.0
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 888–895
880885890895900-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW894.8888.2890.8
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Amarillo, TX
Air quality
42
AQI
Good
↑+8 in 6h

AQI 42 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI up 8 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). PM2.5 at 7.4 µg/m³, PM10 at 9.6 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
7.4μg/m³
PM 10Good
10μg/m³
NO₂Good
3μg/m³
OzoneModerate
84μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.1

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 40 now. With UV 0.1 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 10 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 40
UV peak
0.1 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 10

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 7.4 µg/m³, PM10 at 9.6 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.77
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Amarillo, TX
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
17%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
57.5mi
UNLIMITED
143 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
01:32 UTC · Amarillo, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
01:32 UTC · Amarillo, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Amarillo, TX
Satellite · infrared · animated
Amarillo, TX
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Amarillo, TX
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:09 AM
Sunrise
1:38 AM
Daylight
14h 27m
Sunset
4:05 PM
Civil dusk
9:36 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Amarillo, TX
The moon
Waning Gibbous
77% illuminated
Moonrise
12:02 AM
Moonset
12:03 PM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Amarillo, TX
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Amarillo at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 18 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79106, 79107, 79108, 79109 +6 more

16-Day Forecast — Amarillo

  1. Sat95°75°13%
  2. Sun93°68°22%
  3. Mon94°67°11%
  4. Tue98°74°6%
  5. Wed100°77°16%
  6. Thu101°77°39%
  7. Fri97°75°39%
  8. Sat94°71°21%
  9. Sun90°64°5%
  10. Mon84°66°2%
  11. Tue94°66°4%
  12. Wed98°72°12%
  13. Thu104°75°24%
  14. Fri106°76°26%
  15. Sat102°77°29%
  16. Sun100°77°23%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Amarillo

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Amarillo

SPC has placed Amarillo in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

July is Amarillo's warmest stretch (~80°F) and January its coldest (~39°F); precipitation crests in August at 2.9 inches and ebbs in February to 0.5 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January39°0.7″2
February42°0.5″2
March50°1.3″3
April58°1.4″3
May67°2.3″4
June76°2.9″5
July80°2.8″4
August78°2.9″5
September71°1.7″3
October59°1.8″3
November47°0.8″2
December39°0.7″2

Regional context

Drawing on NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Amarillo's January averages 39°F and July 80°F — 41°F apart — while precipitation totals roughly 19.7 inches over some 37 days.

Amarillo's rain peaks in summer: August brings 2.9 inches over 5.3 thunderstorm-fed days, while February sees just 0.5 inches across 1.5 days under cooler, drier air. That summer-storm rhythm groups Amarillo with places like Bishop Hills, TX, Palisades, TX and Timbercreek Canyon, TX.

By mid-March the frosts ease in Amarillo, opening the season for peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Warm-soil crops in Amarillo wait about two weeks past Amarillo's last frost, once the soil warms. It shuts near mid-December, when freezes return to Amarillo and tender plants need cover. In Amarillo, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Amarillo's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Bishop Hills, TX, Palisades, TX, Timbercreek Canyon, TX, Lake Tanglewood, TX, Rockwell Place, TX.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the peak migration of scissor-tailed flycatchers through the Texas Panhandle, their distinctive forked tails visible as they hunt insects from fence posts.

June marks when eastern red cedar trees release their pollen, creating brief yellow clouds on windy mornings across the High Plains.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Amarillo?
Amarillo's last spring frost lands near mid-March, and in Amarillo the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Amarillo?
Amarillo sees its heaviest rain in August (around 2.9 inches), part of roughly 20 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Amarillo?
On average July tops the year in Amarillo at about 80°F.
What is the coldest month in Amarillo?
The coldest stretch in Amarillo falls in January, around 39°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Amarillo?
Around mid-March, start frost-hardy crops in Amarillo; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Amarillo get?
Expect roughly 37 wet days a year in Amarillo.
What hardiness zone is Amarillo?
With January around 39°F, Amarillo's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Amarillo's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Amarillo?
Amarillo's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Amarillo?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Amarillo in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Amarillo?
Current conditions for Amarillo and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Amarillo forecast updated?
The Amarillo forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Amarillo?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Amarillo are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Amarillo?
The next few days in Amarillo's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Amarillo, Texas, the humid subtropical climate runs from about 39°F in January to 80°F in July, a 41°F seasonal range.

Amarillo sees close to 20 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 37 wet days.

Amarillo's 41°F range, set by its 35.2°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Amarillo.

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ZIP codes in Amarillo

  • 79121
  • 79109
  • 79101
  • 79102
  • 79103
  • 79104
  • 79106
  • 79107
  • 79118
  • 79111
  • 79110
  • 79114
  • 79116
  • 79117
  • 79120
  • 79166
  • 79168
  • 79172
  • 79174
  • 79178
  • 79189

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.