Weather & Climate in Wolfforth, TX

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

Wolfforth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,297 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.4°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,297 ft (1,005 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density	1,273/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5090°N, 102.0051°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hockley County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"

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

248 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	122 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	127 km	7 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	149 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	133 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	149 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	137 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	148 km	3 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	129 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	121 km	6 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	129 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	150 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	139 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	119 km	8 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	146 km	4 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	129 km	8 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	126 km	3 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	120 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	128 km	2 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	130 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	128 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

682 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 750 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	11 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	55 km	96.6 mi	5
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	59 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	46 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	29 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	36 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	55 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	48 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	63 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	46 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	78 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	65 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	60 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	84 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	97 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	43 km	37.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	38 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	52 km	7.6 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	80 km	2.9 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	68 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	97 km
2017	303	9,601	51 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	70 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	68 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	77 km
1994	UNNAMED	6,004	99 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	75 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	55 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	96 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	55 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	75 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	74 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	60 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	84 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	44 km
1992	SAWYER	2,806	100 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	50 km
2010	GRASS 3	2,587	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	0.9 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.0 in
May	69°F (20°C)	2.5 in
June	77°F (25°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
December	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in

Wolfforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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