Amarillo topographic map
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Amarillo
Amarillo features a unique topography characterized by its high elevation and flat plains. The city averages around 3,600 feet (1,097 meters) above sea level, making it one of the highest major cities in Texas. The surrounding landscape consists of the Llano Estacado, a vast tabletop plateau that slopes gently towards the east. This area is predominantly flat, interspersed with occasional buttes and canyons, particularly in the nearby Palo Duro Canyon, which is notable for its dramatic escarpments. The terrain is largely composed of shortgrass prairie, with arid climate conditions that result in limited vegetation and a predominantly dry ecosystem, indicative of the Chihuahuan Desert region. Overall, Amarillo's topography is defined by its expansive, flat plains and elevated landscape, contributing to its distinct character within Texas.
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Location: Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, United States (35.10200 -101.95624 35.29448 -101.65378)
Average elevation: 3,599 ft
Minimum elevation: 3,278 ft
Maximum elevation: 3,786 ft
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Amarillo
United States > Texas > Potter County
Extreme temperatures range from −16 °F (−26.7 °C) on February 12, 1899 to 111 °F (43.9 °C) on June 26, 2011, but lows do not typically dip to 0 °F or −17.8 °C in most years, while highs above 100 °F or 37.8 °C are seen on 4.7 days on average. On average, there are 5.9 days of lows at or below 10…
Average elevation: 3,599 ft
Amarillo
United States > Texas > Potter County > Amarillo
Extreme temperatures range from −16 °F (−26.7 °C) on February 12, 1899 to 111 °F (43.9 °C) on June 26, 2011, but lows do not typically lower to 0 °F or −17.8 °C in most years, while highs above 100 °F or 37.8 °C are seen on 4.7 days on average. On average, there are 5.9 days of lows at or below…
Average elevation: 3,576 ft