Weather in Tanquecitos South Acres, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—93°74°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm—99°76°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm13%99°73°
- TuesdayMay 19Showers41%99°74°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers47%93°74°
- ThursdayMay 21Thunderstorm70%90°76°
- FridayMay 22Heavy Drizzle70%95°73°
- PM 2.5
- 7.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 11.2 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 78.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:08 PM
- Moonset
- 1:40 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Tanquecitos South Acres at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 82°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: January 31 (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
Tanquecitos South Acres's warmest month is August (~89°F mean) and its coldest is January (~58°F). Rainfall peaks in September (3.9 inches) and bottoms out in February (0.7 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| February | 63° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| March | 70° | 1.3″ | 2 |
| April | 77° | 1.3″ | 2 |
| May | 83° | 2.8″ | 3 |
| June | 88° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| July | 89° | 1.9″ | 3 |
| August | 89° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| September | 84° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| October | 77° | 1.7″ | 2 |
| November | 66° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| December | 59° | 1.1″ | 2 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Tanquecitos South Acres?
- Tanquecitos South Acres's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Tanquecitos South Acres?
- September is the wettest month with about 3.9 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 20 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Tanquecitos South Acres?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 89°F.
- What is the coldest month in Tanquecitos South Acres?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 58°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Tanquecitos South Acres?
- 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 Tanquecitos South Acres get?
- Tanquecitos South Acres averages about 30 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Tanquecitos South Acres?
- Tanquecitos South Acres'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
Tanquecitos South Acres, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 58°F while July averages 89°F — a 31°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Tanquecitos South Acres receives about 20 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 30 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (27.5°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.