Weather & Climate in Wickett, TX

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

Wickett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,657 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.5°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,657 ft (810 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	907/sq mi
Coordinates	31.5673°N, 103.0059°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ward County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"

70% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.28"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.9 / 100
Community Resilience	12.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,317 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Apr 14, 1995	13 km NW of Marathon, Texas	M5.7	146 km	18 km
May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	138 km	8 km
Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	130 km	6 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	112 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	100 km	10 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	135 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	135 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	143 km	4 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	86 km	5 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	134 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	147 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	135 km	7 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	128 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	93 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	130 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	140 km	5 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	119 km	6 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	146 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	124 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	93 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

261 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990	EF4	83 km	22.0 mi	2
May 22, 1987	EF4	90 km	3.0 mi	30
May 30, 2024	EF3	89 km	5.3 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF3	69 km	5.8 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF3	40 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	18 km	4.3 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	97 km	1.0 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	83 km	10.3 mi	0
May 4, 2024	EF2	90 km	6.4 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	99 km	6.6 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	81 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	74 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	68 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	72 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1992	EF2	77 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1990	EF2	76 km	3.5 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF2	14 km	11.0 mi	0
May 12, 1982	EF2	98 km	21.0 mi	0
Oct 15, 1981	EF2	61 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1977	EF2	44 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	74 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	88 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	56 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	86 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	83 km
2008	ELLISON	11,140	33 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	80 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	93 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	30 km
2011	SAND RANCH	5,839	77 km
2011	CEED FIRE	5,744	89 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,516	16 km
2008	ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX	5,010	99 km
2009	CRIDER RANCH	4,056	12 km
2011	UNNAMED	3,953	77 km
2008	TUBBS CORNER	3,404	32 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,193	94 km
2011	BATES FIELD FIRE	3,186	73 km
2011	UNNAMED	3,037	80 km
2010	304	2,918	18 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
March	57°F (14°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in
May	74°F (23°C)	1.3 in
June	81°F (27°C)	1.5 in
July	85°F (29°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	1.5 in
September	76°F (24°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	1.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in

Wickett has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.3").

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