Weather in Amarillo, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—98°67°
- SundayMay 17Clear—94°67°
- MondayMay 18Clear—91°64°
- TuesdayMay 19Partly Cloudy—79°45°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers55%68°55°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Showers72%75°59°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle39%72°58°
- PM 2.5
- 1.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 2.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.5 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 95.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:55 AM
- Moonset
- 2:12 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Amarillo at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 18 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Amarillo's warmest temperatures (~80°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~39°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in August (2.9 inches) and drops to its lowest point in February (0.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| February | 42° | 0.5″ | 2 |
| March | 50° | 1.3″ | 3 |
| April | 58° | 1.4″ | 3 |
| May | 67° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| June | 76° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| July | 80° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| August | 78° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| September | 71° | 1.7″ | 3 |
| October | 59° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| November | 47° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| December | 39° | 0.7″ | 2 |
Regional context
Amarillo falls within a humid subtropical climate region — part of a group that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, 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 typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Amarillo?
- August is the wettest month with about 2.9 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 20 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Amarillo?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Amarillo?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 39°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Amarillo?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Amarillo get?
- Amarillo averages about 37 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Amarillo?
- Amarillo's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Amarillo, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 39°F while July averages 80°F — a 41°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Amarillo receives about 20 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 37 rainy days.
Weather patterns here follow the city's latitude (35.2°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — factors that determine what grows locally, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.