Weather in Killeen, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast17%86°69°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm13%85°73°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm28%89°74°
- TuesdayMay 19Thunderstorm58%88°74°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers51%73°67°
- ThursdayMay 21Showers64%80°66°
- FridayMay 22Showers64%83°64°
- PM 2.5
- 7.1 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.1 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 79.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:51 AM
- Moonset
- 1:43 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Killeen at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 6°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 21 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August brings Killeen's warmest temperatures (~85°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~48°F). May sees peak rainfall at 4.7 inches, contrasting sharply with August's low of 1.6 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| February | 52° | 2.2″ | 4 |
| March | 59° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| April | 65° | 2.1″ | 4 |
| May | 73° | 4.7″ | 5 |
| June | 81° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| July | 84° | 2.7″ | 3 |
| August | 85° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| September | 78° | 3.9″ | 4 |
| October | 68° | 3.4″ | 4 |
| November | 58° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| December | 49° | 2.4″ | 5 |
Regional context
Killeen falls within a humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the distinctive calls of scissor-tailed flycatchers as they establish territories throughout central Texas.
Bluebonnets typically reach peak bloom across the region during April, carpeting roadsides and fields before the summer heat arrives.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Killeen?
- Killeen's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Killeen?
- May is the wettest month with about 4.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 35 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Killeen?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Killeen?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 48°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Killeen?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Killeen get?
- Killeen averages about 49 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Killeen?
- Killeen's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Killeen, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 48°F while July averages 84°F — creating a 36°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Killeen receives about 35 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 49 rainy days.
Several factors shape the local weather patterns: latitude (31.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements determine what grows here, when frost occurs, and the daily weather patterns.