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Wichita Falls, TX Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Wichita Falls, TX?
Wichita Falls, TX gets 27.9 in of precipitation a year over about 73 rainy days, and about 3.1 in of snow a season. July is the warmest month (average high 97°F) and January the coldest (average low 31°F).
Humid subtropical climate
Wichita Falls, TX has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 55°F in January to 97°F in July. May is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 33° | 57° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 51° | 76° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 71° | 95° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 53° | 77° |
How much rain does Wichita Falls get?
Wichita Falls gets 27.9 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 73 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 64% of the US.
May is the wettest month, with 3.8 in. January is the driest, with 1.2 in. May has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 37 days, to October 29, 2024.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Wichita Falls got 23.9 in of rain, against a normal of 27.9 in for those months. April 2026 had the most, with 5.8 in.
See where Wichita Falls ranks: rainiest cities in the US, US cities with the most rainy days, rainiest cities in Texas.
Does it snow in Wichita Falls?
Yes. Wichita Falls gets about 3.1 in of snow in an average season, measured at the reporting station.
The snowiest winter on record is 2009–10, with 16.6 in.
The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on January 25, 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026 the station measured 2.7 in of snow, against a normal of 3.1 in for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 2.7 in.
See where Wichita Falls ranks: snowiest cities in the US.
Wichita Falls weather by month
Wichita Falls weather in January
In January, Wichita Falls averages a high of 55°F and a low of 31°F. It gets 1.2 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 85°F (2006) and the record low is -1°F (1977).
Wichita Falls weather in February
In February, Wichita Falls averages a high of 59°F and a low of 34°F. It gets 1.4 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 94°F (2017) and the record low is -8°F (1985).
Wichita Falls weather in March
In March, Wichita Falls averages a high of 68°F and a low of 42°F. It gets 2.0 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 100°F (1971) and the record low is 8°F (1989). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Wichita Falls weather in April
In April, Wichita Falls averages a high of 76°F and a low of 50°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 103°F (2011) and the record low is 24°F (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Wichita Falls weather in May
In May, Wichita Falls averages a high of 84°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 3.8 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 110°F (2000) and the record low is 35°F (2014).
Wichita Falls weather in June
In June, Wichita Falls averages a high of 92°F and a low of 69°F. It gets 3.4 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 117°F (1980) and the record low is 51°F (1970).
Wichita Falls weather in July
In July, Wichita Falls averages a high of 97°F and a low of 73°F. It gets 2.0 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 115°F (2022) and the record low is 54°F (1970).
Wichita Falls weather in August
In August, Wichita Falls averages a high of 97°F and a low of 72°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 113°F (2023) and the record low is 53°F (1992).
Wichita Falls weather in September
In September, Wichita Falls averages a high of 88°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 112°F (2023) and the record low is 38°F (1983).
Wichita Falls weather in October
In October, Wichita Falls averages a high of 77°F and a low of 52°F. It gets 2.9 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 102°F (2000) and the record low is 21°F (1993). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Wichita Falls weather in November
In November, Wichita Falls averages a high of 65°F and a low of 41°F. It gets 1.6 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 92°F (2025) and the record low is 15°F (1993). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Wichita Falls weather in December
In December, Wichita Falls averages a high of 56°F and a low of 33°F. It gets 1.6 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 91°F (2021) and the record low is -7°F (1989).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Wichita Falls
October is the sunniest month in Wichita Falls, with estimated sunshine of 74% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest, at 47%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 60% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Wichita Falls is sunnier than 87% of the US.
Humidity peaks in May at 61% and is lowest in August at 45%.
Wind averages 11 mph over the year, and April is the windiest month at 13 mph.
Wichita Falls has about 107 days a year above 90°F. Wichita Falls is hotter than 95% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 50 days a year.
See where Wichita Falls ranks: sunniest cities in the US, cloudiest cities in the US, hottest cities in the US.
First and last freeze in Wichita Falls
The first fall freeze in Wichita Falls typically comes around November 11, and the last spring freeze around March 24. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 232 days.
Wichita Falls weather records
These records cover WICHITA FALLS MUNI AP during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Wichita Falls station is 117°F, on June 28, 1980. The coldest is -8°F, on February 2, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 6.2 in of precipitation, on September 27, 1980.
37 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Wichita Falls
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 57°F and lows near 33°F. Snow is possible.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 76°F and lows near 51°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 95°F and lows near 71°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 53°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Wind | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 55° | 1.2 in | 5 | 11 mph | 54% | 57% | 85° | -1° |
| February | 34° | 59° | 1.4 in | 5 | 11 mph | 55% | 52% | 94° | -8° |
| March | 42° | 68° | 2.0 in | 7 | 12 mph | 51% | 52% | 100° | 8° |
| April | 50° | 76° | 2.5 in | 7 | 13 mph | 51% | 56% | 103° | 24° |
| May | 61° | 84° | 3.8 in | 9 | 12 mph | 61% | 47% | 110° | 35° |
| June | 69° | 92° | 3.4 in | 7 | 12 mph | 54% | 60% | 117° | 51° |
| July | 73° | 97° | 2.0 in | 5 | 11 mph | 48% | 66% | 115° | 54° |
| August | 72° | 97° | 2.5 in | 6 | 10 mph | 45% | 66% | 113° | 53° |
| September | 65° | 88° | 3.0 in | 6 | 10 mph | 51% | 73% | 112° | 38° |
| October | 52° | 77° | 2.9 in | 7 | 11 mph | 49% | 74% | 102° | 21° |
| November | 41° | 65° | 1.6 in | 5 | 11 mph | 60% | 65% | 92° | 15° |
| December | 33° | 56° | 1.6 in | 5 | 11 mph | 56% | 57% | 91° | -7° |
Station: WICHITA FALLS MUNI AP, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Wichita Falls climate questions
How much rain does Wichita Falls get?
Wichita Falls gets 27.9 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 73 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Wichita Falls?
May is the wettest month in Wichita Falls, with 3.8 in. January is the driest, with 1.2 in.
How many rainy days does Wichita Falls have a year?
Wichita Falls has about 73 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 9.
Does it snow in Wichita Falls?
Yes. Wichita Falls gets about 3.1 in of snow in an average season. The snowiest winter on record is 2009–10, with 16.6 in.
What is the hottest month in Wichita Falls?
July is the warmest month in Wichita Falls, with an average high of 97°F.
What is the coldest month in Wichita Falls?
January is the coldest month in Wichita Falls, with an average low of 31°F.
What is the record high temperature in Wichita Falls?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Wichita Falls station is 117°F, set on June 28, 1980. The record low is -8°F, on February 2, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Wichita Falls?
October is the sunniest month in Wichita Falls, with estimated sunshine of 74% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Wichita Falls?
The first fall freeze in Wichita Falls typically comes around November 11. The last spring freeze is around March 24.
What is the best time to visit Wichita Falls?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.