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For the most comfortable weather in Wichita Mountains, aim for March & April and October & November. October tops our comfort score at 93/100, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. February, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.
Highs run from 50°F to 95°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 30.4 in (773 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 50°F10°C | 54°F12°C | 65°F18°C | 75°F24°C | 82°F28°C | 91°F33°C | 95°F35°C | 94°F35°C | 85°F30°C | 74°F23°C | 62°F16°C | 50°F10°C |
| Avg low | 27°F-3°C | 29°F-1°C | 40°F4°C | 49°F9°C | 59°F15°C | 69°F21°C | 73°F23°C | 72°F22°C | 63°F17°C | 50°F10°C | 38°F3°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 1.2 in30 mm | 1.4 in35 mm | 2.1 in53 mm | 3.0 in77 mm | 4.5 in115 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 2.7 in68 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 3.0 in77 mm | 3.0 in76 mm | 1.5 in38 mm | 1.3 in34 mm |
| Humidity | 66% | 66% | 63% | 60% | 64% | 61% | 56% | 55% | 61% | 62% | 65% | 68% |
| Cloud | 46% | 53% | 52% | 50% | 52% | 44% | 39% | 41% | 39% | 38% | 40% | 49% |
| Comfort | 70 | 75 | 91 | 89 | 80 | 66 | 62 | 62 | 82 | 93 | 92 | 70 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 390 m (1,280 ft), close to Wichita Mountains's own ~500 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 50–54°F (10–12°C) and lows down to 27°F (-3°C). It's the driest season, with only about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain or snow, 13% of the year's total. December & January are cold enough for snow. February score well without being the very best (season average 72/100).
Temperatures climb through the season, from 65°F highs in March to 82°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 9.6 in (245 mm) of rain, 32% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 40°F (4°C). March & April are among the best-scoring months (season average 87/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 91–95°F (33–35°C). About 9.4 in (238 mm) of rain falls across these months, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 69°F (21°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 63/100.
Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 62°F by November. About 7.5 in (191 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 89/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great and 5 Good. Great months: February – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Wichita Mountains, aim for March & April and October & November. October tops our comfort score at 93/100, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. February, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.2 in (30 mm). The yearly total is around 30.4 in (773 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C) and highs of 50°F (10°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 95°F (35°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 57%, and highs peak around 95°F (35°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 27°F (-3°C) in January.
Poll the group on March & April and October & November dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
