Wichita Falls Records Warmest March in History

New data confirms North Texas city saw record-breaking temperatures.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:21pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted earth tones, depicting a vast, hazy horizon over a sun-scorched plain, conveying the overwhelming power of extreme heat through dramatic lighting and scale.As climate change drives record-breaking temperatures, the vast, unforgiving scale of the Wichita Falls heat wave foreshadows the challenges the city may face in the months ahead.Wichita Falls Today

The National Weather Service has confirmed that Wichita Falls, Texas experienced its hottest March on record, with average temperatures reaching 64.1°F. This continues a trend of unseasonably warm weather in the region, raising concerns about an even hotter summer to come.

Why it matters

Extreme heat can have significant impacts on public health, energy usage, agriculture, and the environment. Wichita Falls' record-breaking March temperatures are an early indicator of the challenges the city may face in the months ahead as the climate continues to change.

The details

According to the NWS data, Wichita Falls saw average temperatures of 64.1°F in March, the highest on record for the city. This continues a trend of warmer-than-average weather that has been observed across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma in recent months.

  • The NWS released the data showing Wichita Falls' record-breaking March temperatures on April 2, 2026.

The players

National Weather Service

The National Weather Service is the primary weather forecasting agency for the United States, providing weather data, forecasts, and warnings to the public.

Troy Aikman

A former professional football player and current NFL analyst, who is quoted in the original article saying that Wichita Falls is "the hottest place on Earth."

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What they’re saying

“All I can think is that it is pretty much guaranteed that we will have a hotter-than-average summer. And to quote the great Troy Aikman, Wichita Falls is the hottest place on Earth.”

— Johnny Thrash, Author

What’s next

The NWS will continue to monitor weather patterns in the Wichita Falls area and provide updates on the expected severity of the upcoming summer heat.

The takeaway

Wichita Falls' record-breaking March temperatures are an early sign of the challenges the city may face due to climate change, including the potential for an extremely hot summer. This highlights the need for local communities to prepare for and adapt to the impacts of a warming planet.