Amarillo, TX Weather
Amarillo hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 101°F (38°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 91°F (33°C).
Current conditions in detail
Amarillo weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Amarillo looks sunny, with a high of 102° and an overnight low of 69°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 36 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Amarillo 14-day forecast
About the weather in Amarillo
Located in Texas, United States, Amarillo experiences a semi-arid climate with big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 93°F (34°C) in July and dip to about 50°F (10°C) in January, with around 16.9 inches (428 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Amarillo weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 93°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 50°F (10°C)
- Record high: 108°F (42°C) · Record low: -10°F (-24°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
- Snow: about 6 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 93°F (34°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 50°F (10°C) and lows around 29°F (-2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 108°F (42°C) and dropped as low as -10°F (-24°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.7 inches (70 mm) of rain over 9 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 6 days in a typical year, mostly from October through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Amarillo brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Amarillo is hot, with daytime highs averaging 91°F (33°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Amarillo is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Amarillo is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 31°F (-1°C); rain falls on about 8 days over the three months, plus around 4 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Amarillo by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 29° | 3 | 0.6 in | 8.6 h/day | 52% |
| February | 56° | 31° | 3 | 0.5 in | 9.1 h/day | 47% |
| March | 64° | 40° | 5 | 1.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 46% |
| April | 71° | 47° | 5 | 1.8 in | 11.3 h/day | 44% |
| May | 79° | 56° | 9 | 2.7 in | 11.8 h/day | 52% |
| June | 89° | 67° | 7 | 2.1 in | 12.8 h/day | 51% |
| July | 93° | 71° | 7 | 1.3 in | 13.3 h/day | 47% |
| August | 91° | 70° | 6 | 1.6 in | 12.2 h/day | 49% |
| September | 85° | 64° | 4 | 1.2 in | 11.0 h/day | 52% |
| October | 72° | 51° | 5 | 2.1 in | 9.6 h/day | 52% |
| November | 61° | 39° | 4 | 1.1 in | 8.7 h/day | 54% |
| December | 53° | 32° | 3 | 0.9 in | 8.4 h/day | 51% |