Amarillo, TX
Texas · Records since 1892–2026
Records for August 15
🔥 Record High
August 15, 1982
+11° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
August 15, 1994
-11° from 66° normalAll-Time Records — Amarillo
Top 10 Record Highs — August 15
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 15, 1982 |
| 2 | 101°F | August 15, 1934 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 15, 1983 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 15, 1944 |
| 5 | 100°F | August 15, 1936 |
| 6 | 99°F | August 15, 2000 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 15, 1952 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 15, 2024 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 15, 2019 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 15, 2014 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 15
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 55°F | August 15, 1994 |
| 2 | 57°F | August 15, 1920 |
| 3 | 58°F | August 15, 2016 |
| 4 | 58°F | August 15, 1989 |
| 5 | 59°F | August 15, 2008 |
Heat Wave Summary — Amarillo
threshold: 98°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date165 of 225 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1892–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Amarillo
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 12, 2011 – Jul 28, 2011 | 17 | 103°F (Jul 20) | 100°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Aug 11, 2024 – Aug 25, 2024 | 15 | 108°F (Aug 22) | 103°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jun 24, 1994 – Jul 6, 1994 | 13 | 107°F (Jun 25) | 102°F | 67°F |
| 4 | Jul 15, 2001 – Jul 27, 2001 | 13 | 103°F (Jul 16) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Jul 23, 2023 – Aug 4, 2023 | 13 | 103°F (Jul 24) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Jul 27, 2024 – Aug 7, 2024 | 12 | 107°F (Aug 1) | 102°F | 71°F |
| 7 | Jun 23, 1980 – Jul 4, 1980 | 12 | 106°F (Jun 27) | 102°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Aug 2, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 | 12 | 104°F (Aug 13) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Jul 21, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | 11 | 105°F (Jul 27) | 102°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Aug 18, 2011 – Aug 28, 2011 | 11 | 103°F (Aug 24) | 101°F | 71°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
9th-warmest month on record
6th-warmest July of 134 on record
+3.9° vs. 79.1° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
15 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 17–31, 2026, peaking at 105°F)
The longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 2016.
Average July Temperature by Year
1892–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | 85.2°F |
| 2 | 1934 | 84.1°F |
| 3 | 2001 | 83.9°F |
| 4 | 2022 | 83.8°F |
| 5 | 1954 | 83.1°F |
| 6 | 2026 | 82.9°F |
| 7 | 1966 | 82.9°F |
| 8 | 1980 | 82.9°F |
| 9 | 2016 | 82.8°F |
| 10 | 2012 | 82.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2011 | 85.2°F |
| 2 | August 2011 | 85.1°F |
| 3 | August 2024 | 84.4°F |
| 4 | July 1934 | 84.1°F |
| 5 | July 2001 | 83.9°F |
| 6 | July 2022 | 83.8°F |
| 7 | June 1953 | 83.3°F |
| 8 | July 1954 | 83.1°F |
| 9 | July 2026 | 82.9°F |
| 10 | July 1966 | 82.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 82.9°F | 6th of 134 |
| Borger, TX | 85.3°F | 7th of 78 |
| Childress, TX | 86.0°F | 17th of 106 |
| Lubbock, TX | 82.6°F | 17th of 113 |
| Clayton, NM | 79.1°F | 3rd of 115 |