Weather in Lubbock, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Clear—99°68°
- SundayMay 17Clear—97°69°
- MondayMay 18Clear—92°68°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—83°54°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle65%75°62°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle65%83°62°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle33%93°61°
- PM 2.5
- 4.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 5.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.1 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 85.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:00 PM
- Moonset
- 2:08 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Lubbock at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 78°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: March 8 (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
July brings Lubbock's warmest temperatures (~81°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~42°F). June sees peak rainfall at 2.7 inches, with February recording the driest conditions at just 0.6 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| February | 46° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| March | 53° | 1.2″ | 4 |
| April | 62° | 1.4″ | 5 |
| May | 70° | 2.6″ | 9 |
| June | 78° | 2.7″ | 9 |
| July | 81° | 2.2″ | 7 |
| August | 80° | 2.0″ | 7 |
| September | 72° | 2.6″ | 9 |
| October | 63° | 1.7″ | 6 |
| November | 51° | 0.8″ | 3 |
| December | 43° | 0.8″ | 3 |
Regional context
Lubbock belongs to a humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of scissor-tailed flycatchers through the Lubbock area, their salmon-pink flanks and deeply forked tails visible on fence posts and power lines.
By mid-June, native yucca plants across the South Plains begin their dramatic flowering, sending up tall white spikes that can reach 8 feet in height.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Lubbock?
- Lubbock's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Lubbock?
- June is the wettest month with about 2.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 19 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Lubbock?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 81°F.
- What is the coldest month in Lubbock?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 42°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Lubbock?
- 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 Lubbock get?
- Lubbock averages about 66 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Lubbock?
- Lubbock'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
Lubbock, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 42°F while July averages 81°F — a 39°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Lubbock receives about 19 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 66 rainy days.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude at 33.6°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost threatens, and how daily weather unfolds.