Weather in La Homa, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—92°76°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm10%94°79°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm17%98°78°
- TuesdayMay 19Thunderstorm32%96°73°
- WednesdayMay 20Thunderstorm32%97°76°
- ThursdayMay 21Thunderstorm52%91°77°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle47%95°75°
- PM 2.5
- 9.0 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 13.0 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.3 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 83.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:07 PM
- Moonset
- 1:33 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
La Homa at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 84°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: January 24 (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 | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | 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
La Homa's warmest month is August (~88°F mean) and its coldest is January (~60°F). Rainfall peaks in September (3.8 inches) and bottoms out in December (0.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| February | 65° | 0.6″ | 1 |
| March | 70° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| April | 76° | 1.4″ | 2 |
| May | 82° | 1.4″ | 2 |
| June | 86° | 3.0″ | 3 |
| July | 87° | 1.6″ | 2 |
| August | 88° | 1.4″ | 3 |
| September | 84° | 3.8″ | 5 |
| October | 78° | 2.0″ | 3 |
| November | 68° | 1.1″ | 2 |
| December | 62° | 0.6″ | 2 |
Regional context
La Homa sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in La Homa?
- La Homa's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in La Homa?
- September is the wettest month with about 3.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 19 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in La Homa?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 88°F.
- What is the coldest month in La Homa?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 60°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in La Homa?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does La Homa get?
- La Homa averages about 29 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is La Homa?
- La Homa'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
La Homa, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 60°F while July averages 87°F — a 27°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, La Homa receives about 19 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 29 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (26.3°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.