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Weather on August 23

Amarillo, TX

55 Years of Data

Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
2011
88°F avg
Coldest
1987
60°F avg

About This Date

August 23rd in Amarillo, TX typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 65°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest August 23rd was in 2011 (88°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (60°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 25% of August 23rd dates historically, with the wettest August 23rd recording 1.13" of rain. The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 23rd in Amarillo, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2026105°70°87°
202589°60°75°
2024103°72°87°0.01"
202394°68°81°
202283°60°71°
202198°68°83°
202096°64°80°
201993°62°78°0.62"
201894°67°80°
201780°66°73°
201694°67°80°
201577°59°68°
201494°69°81°
201393°66°80°
201287°68°78°
2011warmest102°74°88°
201097°69°83°0.01"
200992°65°78°
200888°65°76°
200798°69°84°
200687°65°76°
200591°64°78°
200496°64°80°
200392°63°77°
200294°66°80°
200196°70°83°0.07"
200094°63°78°
199992°69°80°
199896°66°81°
199788°63°75°
199681°61°71°
199589°64°77°
199497°64°80°
199390°63°76°0.01"
199286°62°74°
199190°61°75°
199088°61°74°
198993°63°78°
198886°66°76°0.47"
1987coldest65°56°60°0.2"
198680°62°71°
198598°68°83°0.13"
198485°62°73°0.28"
198396°65°80°
198295°67°81°
198185°62°73°0.04"
198091°63°77°
197979°58°68°0.16"
197892°67°79°
197790°68°79°0.01"
197689°63°76°0.15"
197594°66°80°
197474°62°68°1.13"
1973102°70°86°
197283°56°69°
197185°64°74°
56 years of data from AMARILLO 7ENE

Amarillo, TX Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Amarillo, TX Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Amarillo, TX Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Amarillo, TX

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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