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Wolfforth, Texas Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Wolfforth weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Wolfforth, TX
Saturday, July 4 at 10:13 AM
82
°
Overcast
Feels like
81°
Humidity
51%
Wind
14 mph
Sunrise
1:43 AM
Sunset
4:01 PM
Wolfforth, TX
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastWolfforth, TX: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 70 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 70°H 96°
Wolfforth, TX
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    —
    —
    96°72°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Rain
    25%
    0.21″
    96°69°0°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    17%
    —
    93°65°-3°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Drizzle
    —
    —
    96°75°+3°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    —
    —
    99°78°+3°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Mostly Clear
    17%
    —
    99°79°0°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Mostly Clear
    17%
    —
    97°78°-2°
Wolfforth, TX
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°60°83°105°6a12p6p12anow 82°high 96°low 70°
Wolfforth, TX
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SW
214° · veering 17°
Direction
SW
214°
Sustained
14
mph
Gust
22
mph
Peak 24h
24
avg 12
Beaufort · 4 · MOD BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 12 · pk 24 @ 9:00a
010203040MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 388SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Sustained 14 mph with gusts pulsing to 22 — flags snap, branches bend.
Wolfforth, TX
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
902.5
+2.5 mb in 3h · rising rapidly · 26.65 inHg
Now
902.5
mb
3h
+2.5
mb
12h
+1.0
mb
24h
-1.6
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 900–905
895900905910-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW904.9899.8902.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
The low is filling — pressure climbing out of storm territory.
Wolfforth, TX
Air quality
37
AQI
Good
→-3 in 6h

AQI 37 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 5.8 µg/m³, PM10 at 7.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
5.8μg/m³
PM 10Good
7μg/m³
NO₂Good
2μg/m³
OzoneModerate
62μg/m³
UV IndexModerate
3.8

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 5.8 µg/m³, PM10 at 7.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.79
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Wolfforth, TX
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
72.0mi
UNLIMITED
110 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
15:13 UTC · Wolfforth, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
15:13 UTC · Wolfforth, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Wolfforth, TX
Satellite · infrared · animated
Wolfforth, TX
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Wolfforth, TX
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:15 AM
Sunrise
1:43 AM
Daylight
14h 18m
Sunset
4:01 PM
Civil dusk
9:31 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Wolfforth, TX
The moon
Waning Gibbous
81% illuminated
Moonrise
11:35 PM
Moonset
11:03 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Wolfforth, TX
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

bird
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Wolfforth at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 4°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 8 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 79382

16-Day Forecast — Wolfforth

  1. Sat96°72°8%
  2. Sun96°69°25%
  3. Mon93°65°17%
  4. Tue96°75°6%
  5. Wed99°78°3%
  6. Thu99°79°17%
  7. Fri97°78°17%
  8. Sat97°78°12%
  9. Sun100°74°7%
  10. Mon100°78°6%
  11. Tue101°78°2%
  12. Wed107°79°1%
  13. Thu97°80°4%
  14. Fri87°73°11%
  15. Sat82°70°16%
  16. Sun85°67°24%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Wolfforth

SPC has placed Wolfforth in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

The year in Wolfforth tops out in July (~81°F) and dips lowest in January (~42°F), with June wettest at 2.7 inches and February driest at 0.6 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January42°0.7″2
February46°0.6″2
March53°1.2″4
April62°1.4″5
May70°2.6″9
June78°2.7″9
July81°2.2″7
August80°2.0″7
September72°2.6″9
October63°1.7″6
November51°0.8″3
December43°0.8″3

Regional context

Wolfforth's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 42°F Januarys with 81°F Julys — a 39°F swing. About 19.4 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 66 days a year.

Wolfforth's rain peaks in summer: June brings 2.7 inches over 9.0 thunderstorm-fed days, while February sees just 0.6 inches across 2.0 days under cooler, drier air. That puts Wolfforth in a summer-convective cohort with places like Lubbock, TX, Smyer, TX and Ropesville, TX.

By mid-March the frosts ease in Wolfforth, opening the season for peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Hold Wolfforth's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past Wolfforth's last frost. Wolfforth's window closes around mid-December as overnight lows return below freezing. Within Wolfforth, cold-air pooling chills low spots by 5-10°F, shifting Wolfforth's local frost dates.

Similar climates: Lubbock, TX, Smyer, TX, Ropesville, TX, Shallowater, TX, New Home, TX.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Wolfforth?
Wolfforth's last spring frost lands near mid-March, and in Wolfforth the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Wolfforth?
Wolfforth sees its heaviest rain in June (around 2.7 inches), part of roughly 19 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Wolfforth?
Wolfforth peaks in July, when the mean runs near 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Wolfforth?
January is Wolfforth's coldest month, averaging about 42°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Wolfforth?
In Wolfforth, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-March; Wolfforth's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does Wolfforth get?
Wolfforth averages about 66 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Wolfforth?
Because Wolfforth bottoms near 42°F in January, that winter low sets Wolfforth's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Wolfforth?
Wolfforth's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Wolfforth?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Wolfforth in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Wolfforth?
Current conditions for Wolfforth and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Wolfforth forecast updated?
The Wolfforth forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Wolfforth?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Wolfforth are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Wolfforth?
The next few days in Wolfforth's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Wolfforth, Texas, the humid subtropical climate runs from about 42°F in January to 81°F in July, a 39°F seasonal range.

Wolfforth sees close to 19 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 66 wet days.

From 33.5°N, Wolfforth sees a 39°F seasonal swing that governs Wolfforth's planting and frost windows.

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ZIP codes in Wolfforth

  • 79382

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.