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Weather & Climate in Wichita Falls, TX

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

Wichita Falls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 317 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area72.2 sq mi (186.9 km²)
Population Density1,420/sq mi
Coordinates33.9067°N, 98.5258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWichita County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.2 / 100
Community Resilience59.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

182 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km 5 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 98 km 5 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 128 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 93 km 5 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 111 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 114 km 5 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 94 km 20 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 143 km 5 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 141 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 127 km 5 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 123 km 5 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 141 km 11 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 138 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 126 km 5 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km 12 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 85 km 5 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 143 km 11 km
Jul 7, 1998 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.2 125 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: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 2,464 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 3 km 4.7 mi 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 79 km 17.4 mi 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 84 km 37.0 mi 8
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 69 km 8.4 mi 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 15 km 46.9 mi 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 66 km 39.7 mi 11
May 26, 1962 EF4 28 km 10.1 mi 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 41 km 21.6 mi 4
May 18, 1951 EF4 58 km 2.0 mi 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 67 km 21.7 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 84 km 47.3 mi 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 98 km 34.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 64 km 13.0 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 70 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 82 km 22.0 mi 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 45 km 20.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 87 km 4.5 mi 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 81 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 77 km 7.1 mi 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 99 km 12.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 97 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 75 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 65 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 99 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 92 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 23 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 100 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 62 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 49 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 65 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 48 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 94 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 22 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 86 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 96 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 88 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 86 km
2011 JRM 8,870 98 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 89°F (31°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Wichita Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 43°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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