Weather & Climate in Whiteface, TX

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

Whiteface enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,680 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.4°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,680 ft (1,122 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	661/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5996°N, 102.6134°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cochran County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.3 / 100
Community Resilience	2.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	142 km	6 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	148 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	139 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	139 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	137 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	143 km	8 km
Oct 18, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	142 km	7 km
Jan 22, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	143 km	8 km
Aug 22, 2023	31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	143 km	11 km
Feb 27, 2025	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	142 km	8 km
Jan 21, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	143 km	9 km
May 25, 2025	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	142 km	7 km
Sep 27, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	143 km	8 km
Sep 25, 2023	31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	144 km	10 km
Jun 2, 2001	11 km S of Eunice, New Mexico	M3.3	149 km	5 km
Oct 3, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.2	142 km	7 km
Jun 19, 2024	32 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.2	143 km	8 km
Aug 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.2	141 km	7 km
Jun 17, 2021	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.1	140 km	12 km
Aug 26, 2023	29 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.1	136 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 778 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	66 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	2 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	87 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	74 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	54 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	93 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	29 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	98 km	15.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	26 km	8.5 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	37 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	70 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	40 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	86 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	58 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	88 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	68 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	91 km	37.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	47 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	99 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	28 km	2.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	82 km
2018	206	40,247	51 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	77 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	75 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	77 km
1988	FORT	20,320	87 km
2018	380	19,287	74 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	63 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	91 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	83 km
2006	TATUM WEST	10,960	89 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	64 km
2010	ETCHEVERY	9,835	100 km
2017	303	9,601	23 km
2006	FOUR LAKES	9,226	88 km
1991	BIG	9,184	80 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	14 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	13 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	49 km
2000	EPPERSON	6,387	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	67°F (20°C)	2.1 in
June	75°F (24°C)	2.7 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
September	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Whiteface has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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