Folsom, TX
Unincorporated community in Potter County, Texas
Folsom is a small unincorporated community in Potter County, Texas. It is 7.5 miles W of Amarillo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79111.
Folsom at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Potter County
- ZIP code
- 79111
- Nearest town
- Amarillo (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.2358, -101.7053
Weather in Folsom now
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Folsom weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Folsom.
This week in Folsom
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Folsom
What is the weather usually like in Folsom?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 19.7 inprecipitation per year · 499 mm
- 17.2 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Folsom: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMARILLO, TX US (USW00023047), adjusted for the elevation of Folsom.
Folsom weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Folsom through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:30 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:40 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:30 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:42 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 7:05 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:28 AM | 7:55 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Folsom?
Folsom has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 19.7 inches (499 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Folsom is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Folsom
The closest live webcam is Amarillo › East: IH40 @ US287, 3.0 miles S of Folsom.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Folsom.
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Questions about Folsom
Where is Folsom, TX?
Folsom is an unincorporated community in Potter County, Texas, 7.5 miles W of Amarillo.
What county is Folsom in?
Folsom is in Potter County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Folsom, TX?
The ZIP code for Folsom is 79111.
What is the nearest town to Folsom?
Amarillo, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Folsom?
Yes. The closest is Amarillo › East: IH40 @ US287, 3.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Folsom?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Folsom?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Folsom?
About 19.7 inches (499 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Folsom?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Folsom?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Folsom have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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