Weather in College Station, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:47 AM
- Moonset
- 1:35 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
College Station at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 19 (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 College Station's highest temperatures (~86°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~52°F). October sees peak rainfall at 4.9 inches, with July recording the driest conditions at 2.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| February | 55° | 2.9″ | 4 |
| March | 62° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| April | 69° | 2.9″ | 4 |
| May | 76° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| June | 83° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| July | 85° | 2.0″ | 3 |
| August | 86° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| September | 81° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| October | 71° | 4.9″ | 5 |
| November | 60° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| December | 53° | 3.7″ | 5 |
Regional context
College Station falls within a humid subtropical climate region that extends across nearby cities. This shared climate zone produces similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions throughout the area.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the return of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers to College Station's open fields and roadsides.
Bluebonnet blooms peak across the region during March and early April.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in College Station?
- Mid-March typically marks College Station's last spring frost, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in College Station?
- October records the highest monthly rainfall at about 4.9 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 42 inches.
- What is the warmest month in College Station?
- August typically reaches the year's peak temperatures, averaging about 86°F.
- What is the coldest month in College Station?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 52°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in College Station?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does College Station get?
- College Station records about 55 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is College Station?
- College Station's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
College Station, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 52°F while July averages 85°F — a 34°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation reaches about 42 inches across roughly 55 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude (30.6°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.