Wichita Falls climate
Wichita Falls (Texas, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 769 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Wichita Falls climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1253 | −130 | 542 | 311.2 | 19 |
| Feb | 1457 | 133 | 745 | 401.6 | 13 |
| Mar | 2069 | 643 | 1356 | 542.1 | 4 |
| Apr | 2678 | 1152 | 1865 | 722.8 | 0 |
| May | 3086 | 1762 | 2374 | 1124.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3494 | 2272 | 2883 | 953.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 3697 | 2476 | 3087 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2475 | 3086 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 803.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2577 | 1253 | 1865 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 1865 | 541 | 1253 | 401.6 | 4 |
| Dec | 1254 | 031 | 643 | 351.4 | 17 |
| Year | 3697 | −130 | 1865 | 76930 | 57 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | 45% | 3.1 | 10:08 |
| Feb | 65% | 52% | 3.7 | 10:55 |
| Mar | 63% | 51% | 4.8 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 60% | 49% | 5.9 | 12:59 |
| May | 63% | 50% | 6.3 | 13:54 |
| Jun | 60% | 41% | 7.1 | 14:24 |
| Jul | 55% | 38% | 7.0 | 14:12 |
| Aug | 54% | 40% | 6.3 | 13:24 |
| Sep | 60% | 37% | 5.3 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 61% | 37% | 4.2 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 64% | 40% | 3.3 | 10:21 |
| Dec | 67% | 48% | 2.7 | 9:54 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Wichita Falls is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 12 °C53 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.1 °C45.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 769 mm30 in. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (112 mm4.4 in), the driest is January (31 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 54% in August to 67% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 37%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in August to 13 km/h (8 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Wichita Falls
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 40 mm1.6 in to 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 12 °C53 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Wichita Falls
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1253 to 14 °C57 °F, lows −130 to 1 °C33 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2069 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 643 to 17 °C62 °F, about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3494 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C76 °F, about 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1865 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 541 to 19 °C66 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Wichita Falls compares
Compared with Denton, about 148 km to the southeast, Wichita Falls is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F cooler and receives 17% less precipitation (769 mm30 in vs 922 mm36 in). The difference is largest in December (1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Wichita Falls is the 66th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 147th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Yichang (China, Cfa), Jingzhou (China, Cfa) and Zhijiang (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Denton 148 km · 18 °C65 °F · 922 mm36 in
- Fort Worth 171 km · 19 °C66 °F · 869 mm34 in
- Norman 175 km · 16 °C61 °F · 898 mm35 in
- Arlington 184 km · 19 °C66 °F · 935 mm37 in
- Grand Prairie 190 km · 19 °C66 °F · 935 mm37 in
- Plano 194 km · 18 °C65 °F · 922 mm36 in
- Oklahoma City 194 km · 16 °C61 °F · 878 mm35 in
- Abilene 200 km · 19 °C65 °F · 677 mm27 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Wichita Falls?
July is the warmest month in Wichita Falls, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Wichita Falls?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 12 °C (53 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Wichita Falls?
May is the wettest month with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Wichita Falls?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.