Windthorst, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Archer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
397 Population 159/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $33,096 per capita
$197,500 Home Value $304,555 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$197,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Windthorst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,023 ft (312 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates33.5770°N, 98.4349°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyArcher County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 7, 2024.

Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 134 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 128 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 74 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 77 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 118 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 108 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 111 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 131 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 125 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 105 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 90 km
Jul 7, 1998 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.2 149 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 129 km
Feb 4, 2018 6 km N of Foster, Oklahoma M3.2 149 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 105 km
Nov 17, 2009 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma M3.1 129 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 113 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 108 km
Apr 5, 2006 12 km SSW of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.0 117 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 2,305 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 36 km 7
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 85 km 8
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 34 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 96 km 11
May 26, 1962 EF4 64 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 77 km 4
May 18, 1951 EF4 34 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 64 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 39 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 96 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 84 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 65 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 98 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 90 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 51 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 55 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 15 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 59 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 24 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 30 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 27 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 84 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 50 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 83 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 88 km
2011 JRM 8,870 75 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 29 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 43 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 51 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 80 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in

Windthorst has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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