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Weather & Climate in Waka, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,041 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2816°N, 101.0441°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hansford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 14, 2021 | 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas | M4.3 | 48 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2021 | 13 km W of Channing, Texas | M3.2 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 139 km | 26 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
634 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 277 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 87 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF4 | 95 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF4 | 91 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1982 | EF4 | 68 km | 88.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 32 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 75 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF3 | 24 km | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| May 23, 2019 | EF3 | 86 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 92 km | 51.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 92 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 83 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 91 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 72 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 39 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1990 | EF3 | 12 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 100 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 33 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 1 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1987 | EF3 | 66 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1986 | EF3 | 73 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | SMOKEHOUSE CREEK | 1,047,464 | 62 km |
| 2006 | EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX | 593,394 | 85 km |
| 2017 | PERRYTON | 290,211 | 70 km |
| 2016 | CRUTCH | 45,052 | 74 km |
| 2017 | RANKIN RANCH ROAD | 37,706 | 46 km |
| 2022 | CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM | 37,663 | 80 km |
| 2024 | GRAPE VINE CREEK | 33,576 | 100 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 97 km |
| 2011 | CRAWFORD RANCH | 27,493 | 95 km |
| 2021 | NORTH 207 | 24,103 | 78 km |
| 2024 | SLAPOUT FIRE | 23,810 | 96 km |
| 2011 | LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX | 23,028 | 62 km |
| 2020 | 412 FIRE | 22,069 | 65 km |
| 2022 | BEAVER RIVER FIRE | 20,512 | 58 km |
| 2011 | SO CLOSE | 17,102 | 75 km |
| 2017 | BOWERS RANCH | 13,532 | 48 km |
| 2020 | JACKALOPE | 11,529 | 63 km |
| 2016 | CHISUM RANCH | 10,851 | 46 km |
| 1996 | HIGHWAY 70 FIRE | 10,314 | 44 km |
| 1997 | CANADIAN FIRE | 9,774 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Waka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").