Weather & Climate in Wheeler, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wheeler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,524 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,524 ft (769 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	916/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4411°N, 100.2752°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wheeler County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 9.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	81.6 / 100
Community Resilience	17.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 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	81 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	99 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	140 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	138 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	5 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	140 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	130 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	148 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	139 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	134 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	59 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	129 km	4 km
May 29, 2017	1 km W of Chester, Oklahoma	M3.1	149 km	3 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	49 km	5 km
Apr 5, 1995	5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma	M3.0	116 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	139 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	139 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	139 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	145 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	78 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

689 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 220 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	8 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	36 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	68 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	83 km	8.7 mi	4
May 25, 1962	EF4	99 km	7.2 mi	0
May 25, 1955	EF4	49 km	45.1 mi	2
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	63 km	10.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	69 km	31.9 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	87 km	34.0 mi	6
May 5, 2007	EF3	37 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	34 km	7.8 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	70 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	28 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	81 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	20 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	41 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	85 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	46 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	56 km	4.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	69 km	1.5 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	56 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	51 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	62 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	24 km
2016	CRUTCH	45,052	79 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	72 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	41 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	54 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	47 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	65 km
2021	NORTH 207	24,103	85 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	46 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	37 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	86 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	63 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	7 km
2011	SO CLOSE	17,102	96 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	81 km
2018	FM 294	15,362	87 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
March	49°F (9°C)	1.4 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.8 in
May	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.5 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.9 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	47°F (8°C)	1.0 in
December	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in

Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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