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Weather & Climate in Wildwood, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wildwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 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 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 97 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5253°N, 94.4487°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 25, 2013 | 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas | M3.5 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas | M3.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas | M3.2 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas | M3.0 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 8 km W of Huxley, Texas | M3.0 | 145 km | 7 km |
| May 31, 2013 | 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas | M2.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 3 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 4 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas | M2.6 | 106 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 202 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 101 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 153 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 76 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 82 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 34 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 263 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 71 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 137 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
567 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 479 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF4 | 84 km | 12.9 mi | 1 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 94 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2020 | EF3 | 78 km | 28.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 23, 2009 | EF3 | 91 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2002 | EF3 | 71 km | 49.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1999 | EF3 | 67 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 1, 1999 | EF3 | 58 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 83 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 1990 | EF3 | 91 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1982 | EF3 | 38 km | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| Oct 28, 1974 | EF3 | 100 km | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 1974 | EF3 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 1974 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 1970 | EF3 | 87 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1969 | EF3 | 86 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Mar 23, 1969 | EF3 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1968 | EF3 | 97 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1961 | EF3 | 50 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: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | TIGER ISLAND | 30,959 | 97 km |
| 2011 | EAST TEXAS COMPLEX | 19,100 | 78 km |
| 1993 | PF UNIT 5 | 15,059 | 98 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 15,017 | 84 km |
| 2010 | MCR UNIT 2 RX | 14,471 | 99 km |
| 2010 | RXCOMP89-90-93-115 | 10,602 | 99 km |
| 1997 | WILD COW BAY | 10,069 | 96 km |
| 2020 | TXMCR-FY20-RX-W | 10,033 | 99 km |
| 2023 | H AND H COMPLEX | 9,476 | 86 km |
| 2003 | UNIT 8 WILDFIRE | 9,076 | 96 km |
| 1986 | STAR LAKE | 8,876 | 98 km |
| 1997 | GRIT ROAD | 8,599 | 100 km |
| 2011 | SABINE WEST 2011 UNIT 5 | 8,184 | 99 km |
| 1997 | MCF WEST | 7,786 | 100 km |
| 2010 | RX10COMP 63-64-65 | 7,353 | 68 km |
| 2011 | PIPELINE | 7,167 | 13 km |
| 1990 | PERKINS | 6,969 | 99 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 6,499 | 87 km |
| 2010 | C 32 WFHF | 6,451 | 83 km |
| 2017 | TXMCR FY17 RX UNIT 7 8 | 6,158 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in |
Wildwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.4").