Weather & Climate in Whitharral, TX

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

Whitharral enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,483 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.5°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,483 ft (1,062 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	80/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7392°N, 102.3278°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hockley County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 6.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.7 / 100
Community Resilience	17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

44 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	150 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	147 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	147 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	146 km	6 km
Oct 18, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	150 km	7 km
Feb 27, 2025	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	150 km	8 km
May 25, 2025	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	150 km	7 km
Oct 3, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.2	150 km	7 km
Aug 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.2	150 km	7 km
Mar 14, 2023	29 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.1	145 km	9 km
Jun 10, 2024	39 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas	M3.1	150 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2022	27 km SW of Girard, Texas	M3.1	148 km	8 km
Jun 16, 2021	35 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.1	148 km	8 km
Jun 17, 2021	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.1	148 km	12 km
Oct 18, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.1	150 km	6 km
Aug 26, 2023	29 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.1	144 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2022	34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.0	146 km	2 km
Sep 21, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M2.9	150 km	8 km
Jul 31, 2024	37 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M2.9	149 km	8 km
Sep 23, 2024	35 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M2.9	148 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

739 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 810 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	45 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	76 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	32 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	43 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	24 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	16 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	73 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	93 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	69 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	79 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	25 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	75 km	30.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	94 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	72 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	26 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	52 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	22 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	90 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	46 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	68 km	5.2 mi	3

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	206	40,247	79 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	93 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	61 km
2017	303	9,601	42 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	44 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	43 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	74 km
1994	UNNAMED	6,004	93 km
2022	ARCH	5,849	85 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	36 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	16 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	51 km
1993	BRONCO	3,789	85 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	46 km
1988	UNNAMED	3,613	80 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	21 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	53 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	22 km
1993	FRAZE	2,934	91 km
1992	SAWYER	2,806	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Whitharral has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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