Abilene climate
Abilene (Texas, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C65 °F, and about 677 mm27 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Abilene climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1456 | 032 | 744 | 271.1 | 16 |
| Feb | 1661 | 235 | 948 | 331.3 | 11 |
| Mar | 2271 | 744 | 1458 | 502.0 | 3 |
| Apr | 2780 | 1152 | 1966 | 512.0 | 0 |
| May | 3187 | 1762 | 2475 | 903.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 3494 | 2171 | 2882 | 813.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2374 | 3085 | 622.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3596 | 2374 | 2985 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 803.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1254 | 1966 | 702.7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1967 | 642 | 1254 | 391.5 | 4 |
| Dec | 1457 | 133 | 745 | 281.1 | 14 |
| Year | 3696 | 032 | 1965 | 67727 | 48 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 45% | 3.2 | 10:14 |
| Feb | 60% | 51% | 3.9 | 10:59 |
| Mar | 58% | 49% | 5.0 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 54% | 46% | 6.1 | 12:56 |
| May | 58% | 48% | 6.5 | 13:48 |
| Jun | 58% | 38% | 7.2 | 14:16 |
| Jul | 53% | 36% | 7.0 | 14:05 |
| Aug | 54% | 39% | 6.4 | 13:20 |
| Sep | 59% | 38% | 5.3 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 60% | 36% | 4.4 | 11:19 |
| Nov | 61% | 40% | 3.4 | 10:27 |
| Dec | 61% | 47% | 2.9 | 10:02 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Abilene is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 14 °C56 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.8 °C41.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 677 mm27 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (90 mm3.5 in), the driest is January (27 mm1.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 53% in July to 62% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in September to 15 km/h (9 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Abilene
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 39 mm1.5 in to 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C96 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Abilene
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1456 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 032 to 2 °C35 °F, about 29 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2271 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 744 to 17 °C62 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3494 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2171 to 23 °C74 °F, about 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1967 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 642 to 19 °C66 °F, about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Abilene compares
Compared with Midland, about 226 km to the west, Abilene is on average 0.6 °C1 °F warmer and receives 46% more precipitation (677 mm27 in vs 463 mm18 in). The difference is largest in November (1 °C1.7 °F warmer).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Abilene is the 57th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 152nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Zitong (China, Cwa), Hechuan (China, Cwa) and Chongqing (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Wichita Falls 200 km · 18 °C65 °F · 769 mm30 in
- Midland 226 km · 18 °C64 °F · 463 mm18 in
- Fort Worth 228 km · 19 °C66 °F · 869 mm34 in
- Lubbock 234 km · 17 °C62 °F · 488 mm19 in
- Killeen 241 km · 20 °C67 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Arlington 248 km · 19 °C66 °F · 935 mm37 in
- Odessa 257 km · 18 °C65 °F · 411 mm16 in
- Denton 257 km · 18 °C65 °F · 922 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Abilene?
July is the warmest month in Abilene, with an average high of 36 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Abilene?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 14 °C (56 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Abilene?
May is the wettest month with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 27 mm (1.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Abilene?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 601 m, while Abilene lies at about 524 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.