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Pharr, Texas Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

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

Pharr, TX
Saturday, July 4 at 11:34 PM
83
°
Mostly Clear
Feels like
89°
Humidity
76%
Wind
11 mph
Sunrise
1:45 AM
Sunset
3:29 PM
Pharr, TX
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastPharr, TX: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 79 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 79°H 99°
Pharr, TX
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    —
    —
    100°79°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    —
    —
    99°79°-1°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    —
    —
    100°79°+1°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    —
    —
    101°79°+1°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Clear
    —
    —
    101°79°0°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    —
    —
    98°79°-3°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Partly Cloudy
    12%
    —
    98°80°0°
Pharr, TX
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°74°89°104°6p12a6a12pnow 84°high 99°low 79°
Pharr, TX
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSE
147° · steady
Direction
SSE
147°
Sustained
11
mph
Gust
24
mph
Peak 24h
25
avg 11
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE 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 11 · pk 25 @ 9:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 2413SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze holding from the sse.
Pharr, TX
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1012.0
+2.3 mb in 3h · rising rapidly · 29.88 inHg
Now
1012.0
mb
3h
+2.3
mb
12h
-0.8
mb
24h
-1.4
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1009–1013
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1012.91008.91011.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure climbing through the change line — drier air pushing in.
Pharr, TX
Air quality
29
AQI
Good
→0 in 6h

AQI 29 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 10.4 µg/m³, PM10 at 14.8 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
10.4μg/m³
PM 10Good
15μg/m³
NO₂Good
3μg/m³
OzoneGood
47μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 10.4 µg/m³, PM10 at 14.8 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.70
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 TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Pharr, TX
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
44%
MOSTLY CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
40.0mi
UNLIMITED
107 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
04:34 UTC · Pharr, 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
04:34 UTC · Pharr, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Pharr, TX
Satellite · infrared · animated
Pharr, TX
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Pharr, TX
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:20 AM
Sunrise
1:45 AM
Daylight
13h 44m
Sunset
3:29 PM
Civil dusk
8:56 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Pharr, TX
The moon
Waning Gibbous
76% illuminated
Moonrise
11:44 PM
Moonset
11:51 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Pharr, TX
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Pharr at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 83°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: January 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 78577

16-Day Forecast — Pharr

  1. Sat100°79°0%
  2. Sun99°79°1%
  3. Mon100°79°6%
  4. Tue101°79°9%
  5. Wed101°79°7%
  6. Thu98°79°4%
  7. Fri98°80°12%
  8. Sat99°81°12%
  9. Sun101°81°20%
  10. Mon94°79°22%
  11. Tue101°78°16%
  12. Wed101°78°6%
  13. Thu100°78°3%
  14. Fri100°79°3%
  15. Sat100°79°11%
  16. Sun102°79°7%

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

Live wind & temperature near Pharr

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, 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.

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 186 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——
Februarylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Apriltomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
June—lettuce, 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

In Pharr, August runs warmest near 87°F and January coldest around 61°F, while September is the wettest month (2.9 inches) and March the driest (1.0 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January61°1.2″12
February63°1.2″12
March71°1.0″13
April76°2.0″12
May81°2.4″16
June85°1.6″13
July86°1.7″11
August87°1.9″13
September82°2.9″19
October77°2.3″12
November69°1.1″11
December63°1.0″10

Regional context

Pharr's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 61°F Januarys with 86°F Julys — a 26°F swing. About 20.4 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 155 days a year.

Precipitation in Pharr runs summer-dominant: September averages 2.9 inches across 18.8 days of warm-season storms, while March drops to 1.0 inches over 12.8 rainy days of drier cool air. It is a warm-season-wet pattern Pharr shares with places like San Juan, TX, Alamo, TX and North Alamo, TX.

Freezes are uncommon in Pharr, where the coldest month averages 61°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in August (about 87°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Across Pharr, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Pharr's overnight lows.

Similar climates: San Juan, TX, Alamo, TX, North Alamo, TX, South Alamo, TX, McAllen, TX.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Pharr?
Pharr's last spring frost lands near mid-February, and in Pharr the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Pharr?
Rainfall in Pharr peaks in September near 2.9 inches, out of about 20 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Pharr?
Pharr peaks in August, when the mean runs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Pharr?
January is Pharr's coldest month, averaging about 61°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Pharr?
Hardy spring crops go in near mid-February in Pharr; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
How many rainy days does Pharr get?
Expect roughly 155 wet days a year in Pharr.
What hardiness zone is Pharr?
Since January in Pharr averages 61°F, Pharr's USDA zone follows that floor — confirm it by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Pharr?
Pharr'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 Pharr?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Pharr in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Pharr?
Current conditions for Pharr and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Pharr forecast updated?
The Pharr forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pharr?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Pharr 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 Pharr?
The next few days in Pharr's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Pharr, Texas, the humid subtropical climate runs from about 61°F in January to 86°F in July, a 25°F seasonal range.

Yearly precipitation in Pharr totals around 20 inches, spread over about 155 days of rain or snow.

From 26.2°N, Pharr sees a 25°F seasonal swing that governs Pharr's planting and frost windows.

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ZIP codes in Pharr

  • 78577

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.