Wichita Falls, TX All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Wichita Falls, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 116.9°F (47°C) | June 28, 1980 |
| Record Low | -7.9°F (-22°C) | February 2, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 9.1°F (-13°C) | February 15, 2021 |
| Highest Low | 87.9°F (31°C) | July 26, 2011 |
| Highest Mean | 99.5°F (37°C) | July 2, 1980 |
| Lowest Mean | 1.6°F (-17°C) | February 15, 2021 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.19" (157.2 mm) | September 27, 1980 |
| Max in One Month | 17.00" (431.8 mm) | May 2015 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | February 1991 |
| Max in One Year | 47.40" (1204.0 mm) | 2015 |
| Least in One Year | 12.98" (329.8 mm) | 2011 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.7" (24.6 cm) | March 5, 1989 |
| Max in One Month | 11.9" (30.1 cm) | February 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 16.6" (42.2 cm) | 2009-10 |
| Max in One Year | 16.7" (42.5 cm) | 1978 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | October 30, 1993 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | October 30, 1993 |
| Latest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | April 8, 1973 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | April 8, 1973 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at WICHITA FALLS MUNI AP (5 mi from Wichita Falls, TX). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Wichita Falls, TX?
The all-time record high in Wichita Falls, TX is 116.9°F (47°C), set on June 28, 1980.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Wichita Falls, TX?
The all-time record low in Wichita Falls, TX is -7.9°F (-22°C), set on February 2, 1985.
What is the most rain Wichita Falls, TX has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Wichita Falls, TX is 6.19 inches, on September 27, 1980.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Wichita Falls, TX?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Wichita Falls, TX is 9.7 inches, on March 5, 1989.
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