End Of Summer, Shorter Days Officially Here In Amarillo, Texas

Almost all of the City pools are closed in Amarillo, Texas. Labor Day is just around the corner. Kids are going back to school, and we're already dreading drop-off and pick-up. Summer is almost over, and if you have any doubts just take a look at our sunrise and sunset.

Shorter Days Coming In Amarillo, Texas

I don't know if you've noticed, but it's taking the Sun longer to wake up in the mornings. It's a clear sign that the end of summer is nigh. Soon, our days won't be nearly as long. We'll be spending more time inside. Thank God, the Sun will set sooner and bedtimes get earlier. I'm ready to hibernate.

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Recently, Amarillo meteorologist Maria Pasillas posted on social media that our sunrises are about to start happening later. According to her, we've officially seen the last of sunrises before 7 AM in Amarillo. The next one won't happen until 2025.

Fall Months, Summer Weather In The Texas Panhandle

While many people associate later sunrises and earlier sunsets with the cooler temperatures of fall and winter, we know better in the Texas panhandle. Our days may be shorter, but that doesn't mean a thing when it comes to whether or not you're running the dog out of your AC.

Technically, we'll be in the fall months before long. I'm willing to bet we'll still be feeling the summer heat. Last year I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt while doing my Christmas shopping. The Texas panhandle does not care about your seasonal norms. Mother Nature does whatever she wants around these parts, and for some reason, it seems that she really likes it hot these days.

The only bonus to later sunrises and earlier sunsets around here is the fact that the sun won't come blasting through your window to wake you up or keep you from going to sleep. I'll chalk that up as a win because, in the Texas panhandle, you take your wins where you can get them.

Say You're From Amarillo Without Saying You're From Amarillo

Amarillo is a pretty quirky place. We've got the Big Texan, the weird signs, and (obviously) the famed Cadillac Ranch. But more than that, there's a distinct culture of close-knit community, eccentrics, a thriving arts scene, and much more.

The point is, living in Amarillo is a unique experience. Because of that, it's really pretty easy to tell who's a native or a long-time resident. And I can prove it.

Here's a couple of ways you can say you're from Amarillo.....without saying you're from Amarillo.

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Google Answers the Top 10 Questions About Amarillo

I love Google. It can literally answer ANYTHING you need it to answer. Whether it's right or wrong is a totally different question.

Recently, I found myself wondering about something and went to Google. And that's when I started noticing the "people also asked..." section and BOY...Some of them made perfect sense, some of them were interesting, and one of them was downright baffling...and it was a top 10 question which is even more absurd.

So let's see what we've got. Here's the top 10 questions as asked to Google about Amarillo.

Gallery Credit: Sarah Clark