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Weather & Climate in Wilson, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wilson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 328 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7 / among the cleanest air in the country. 100% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,124 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,124 ft (952 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3193°N, 101.7275°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lynn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 7.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 100.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very 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
406 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 26, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M5.1 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake | M5.1 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas | M4.8 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 21 km N of Stanton, Texas | M4.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.8 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.7 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | M3.7 | 119 km | 6 km |
| May 2, 2025 | 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.6 | 105 km | 6 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: 38 fatalities, 718 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 30 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 79 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 89 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 76 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 62 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 15 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 62 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 36 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 97 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 38 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 98 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1960 | EF3 | 94 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF3 | 17 km | 37.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1956 | EF3 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2022 | EF2 | 83 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2019 | EF2 | 13 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF2 | 100 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2013 | EF2 | 79 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KILLOUGH (35,447 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | KILLOUGH | 35,447 | 42 km |
| 2008 | BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX | 11,276 | 69 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,804 | 95 km |
| 2017 | 303 | 9,601 | 76 km |
| 2011 | FATHERS DAY | 8,947 | 100 km |
| 2006 | FM 214 CR 210 | 8,848 | 97 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,308 | 45 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,345 | 87 km |
| 2011 | FULLER | 5,187 | 78 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 88 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,587 | 66 km |
| 2011 | SPADE RANCH | 3,904 | 76 km |
| 2011 | MIDDLETON | 3,792 | 46 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,462 | 93 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,167 | 53 km |
| 2018 | RON JAMES | 3,116 | 94 km |
| 2006 | 3200 FM 303 | 2,982 | 74 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 2,787 | 78 km |
| 2009 | COBB RANCH | 2,614 | 83 km |
| 2011 | BROWNING | 2,491 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.6").