Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Weatherford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average
44°F (7°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
997 ft (304 m)
Area
27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²)
Population Density
1,221/sq mi
Coordinates
32.7532°N, 97.7719°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Parker County County
Nearest Airport
Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall35.2"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.69"
Driest Month (Jan)1.54"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
81.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
18.7 / 100
Community Resilience
45.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.0.
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
70 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
39 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
35 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
27 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
25 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
83 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
82 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
55 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
23 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
75 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
64 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
144 km
5 km
May 31, 2002
15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma
M3.3
142 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
57 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
79 km
8 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
71 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
50 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
77 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
65 km
6 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
78 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
763 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 804 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 15, 2013
EF4
38 km
2.5 mi
6
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
97 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 25, 1990
EF4
6 km
10.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF4
71 km
18.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
86 km
47.3 mi
7
Mar 21, 2022
EF3
61 km
34.5 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
81 km
15.8 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
87 km
8.5 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
61 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
40 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
61 km
8.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
40 km
4.0 mi
2
May 7, 1995
EF3
88 km
26.0 mi
2
May 12, 1982
EF3
53 km
9.0 mi
0
Jun 6, 1979
EF3
95 km
7.1 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
88 km
4.5 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
50 km
3.8 mi
0
Nov 24, 1973
EF3
57 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 23, 1973
EF3
56 km
2.5 mi
0
Oct 12, 1969
EF3
89 km
45.9 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
PK COMPLEX
128,548
68 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1
22,099
67 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2
13,805
81 km
1996
POOLVILLE FIRE
12,128
29 km
2022
DEMPSEY
11,576
47 km
2022
BIG L
9,653
45 km
2006
HUCKABAY
9,100
72 km
2011
CHERRY HOMES
7,398
74 km
2011
ENMIN FIRE
6,618
62 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
98 km
2022
CHALK MOUNTAIN
6,461
59 km
2011
101 RANCH
5,861
64 km
2006
CADDO II COMPLEX
5,270
75 km
2006
BURWICK
4,671
71 km
2011
HAT ON ROAD
4,410
98 km
2022
LAZY
4,355
69 km
2011
BRYSON COMPLEX
4,287
75 km
2018
SURPRISE
4,182
54 km
2011
BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE
3,623
69 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,944
25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (7°C)
1.5 in
Coldest, Driest
February
48°F (9°C)
2.2 in
March
56°F (13°C)
2.7 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.0 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.5 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.4 in
September
76°F (24°C)
3.2 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.7 in
November
54°F (12°C)
2.4 in
December
46°F (8°C)
1.9 in
Weatherford has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.5").