Weather in West Lake Hills, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—86°69°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm14%88°74°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm16%90°75°
- TuesdayMay 19Thunderstorm53%93°75°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers53%76°67°
- ThursdayMay 21Thunderstorm67%81°69°
- FridayMay 22Heavy Drizzle67%86°69°
- PM 2.5
- 8.0 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 11.7 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 75.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:54 AM
- Moonset
- 1:41 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
West Lake Hills at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 17 (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
West Lake Hills's warmest month is August (~87°F mean) and its coldest is January (~52°F). Rainfall peaks in May (5.0 inches) and bottoms out in February (1.9 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| February | 56° | 1.9″ | 4 |
| March | 63° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| April | 70° | 2.4″ | 4 |
| May | 77° | 5.0″ | 6 |
| June | 83° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| July | 86° | 2.0″ | 3 |
| August | 87° | 2.7″ | 3 |
| September | 81° | 3.5″ | 4 |
| October | 72° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| November | 61° | 2.9″ | 4 |
| December | 54° | 2.7″ | 4 |
Regional context
West Lake Hills 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 West Lake Hills?
- West Lake Hills's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in West Lake Hills?
- May is the wettest month with about 5.0 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 36 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in West Lake Hills?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 87°F.
- What is the coldest month in West Lake Hills?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 52°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in West Lake Hills?
- 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 West Lake Hills get?
- West Lake Hills averages about 50 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is West Lake Hills?
- West Lake Hills'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
West Lake Hills, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 52°F while July averages 86°F — a 34°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, West Lake Hills receives about 36 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 50 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (30.3°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.