Weather and climate in Wichita Falls (Texas)

The climate of Wichita Falls is subtropical, with quite cold winters and very hot, muggy summers. The city is windy and exposed to clashes between air masses which cause sudden changes in temperature.
Wichita Falls is located in the far north of Texas, at 290 meters (950 feet) above sea level, and 15 km (9 mi) away from the Red River, which marks the border with Oklahoma.
The winter, from December to February, is quite cold, but above all it is characterized by the alternation of mild and cold periods. In fact, there are periods in which the temperature can exceed 20 °C (68 °F), and sometimes 25 °C (77 °F), even in the middle of winter, but also irruptions of cold air, with intense frosts and possible snowfalls.
On average, 10 cm (4 in) of snow fall per year. The most abundant snowfall that occurred in one day was of 30 cm (12 in), in January 1962.
The coldest record is -23 °C (-9.5 °F), recorded in January 1947. More recently, the temperature dropped to -22 °C (-7.5 °F) in February 1985 and February 2021.
The summer, from June to mid or late September, is very hot and sunny, with some thunderstorms.
Wichita Falls is a particularly hot city. Typically, the temperature reaches or exceeds 38 °C (100 °F) for 28 days a year. On the hottest days of the year, the temperature reaches 41/42 °C (106/108 °F).
The record heat is 47 °C (116.5 °F), set in late June 1980. On that occasion, there were 10 consecutive days with a maximum temperature equal to or higher than 44 °C (111 °F).
In 2011, on the other hand, scorching heat lasted a long time, and there were 81 days with a temperature equal to or above 40 °C (104 °F), from May to September.
In 2014, the temperature reached 45 °C (113 °F) in early June.
Wichita Falls is located in the "tornado alley", so tornadoes can occasionally occur in the April-June period (and more rarely in autumn).
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.8 °C (42.4 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 710 millimeters (28 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (January) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest (May). Here is the average precipitation.

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In Wichita Falls, there is no month in which it cannot be either hot or cold (or both), however, spring and autumn can be chosen, even if they are unstable seasons, and in particular, the months of April and October.

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Wichita Falls - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of -1.1 °C (30 °F) and a maximum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (15.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15 °C (5 °F) in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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February is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 7.9 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 0.9 °C (33.6 °F) and a maximum of 15 °C (59 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -16.1 °C (3 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in February 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.6 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -12.8 °C (9 °F) in March 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).

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April is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (76 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -2.8 °C (27 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) in May 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) in May 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) in June 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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August is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 6.1 °C (43 °F) in September 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 43.9 °C (111 °F) in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -6.1 °C (21 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 38.9 °C (102 °F) in October 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 4.6 °C (40.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -9.4 °C (15.1 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F) in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 6.5 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) and a maximum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.3 °C (8.1 °F) in December 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 28.9 °C (84 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).