Lubbock climate
Lubbock (Texas, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 488 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Lubbock climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1253 | −327 | 540 | 170.7 | 21 |
| Feb | 1458 | −130 | 744 | 170.7 | 15 |
| Mar | 2068 | 439 | 1254 | 321.3 | 5 |
| Apr | 2578 | 847 | 1762 | 321.2 | 1 |
| May | 3086 | 1457 | 2271 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3493 | 1967 | 2780 | 622.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 3594 | 2170 | 2882 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2169 | 2781 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 3085 | 1661 | 2373 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 2475 | 948 | 1662 | 451.8 | 1 |
| Nov | 1763 | 337 | 1050 | 251.0 | 6 |
| Dec | 1253 | −228 | 541 | 170.7 | 19 |
| Year | 3594 | −327 | 1762 | 48819 | 68 |
“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 | 56% | 42% | 3.3 | 10:09 |
| Feb | 54% | 47% | 4.1 | 10:56 |
| Mar | 49% | 46% | 5.3 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 43% | 40% | 6.5 | 12:59 |
| May | 46% | 43% | 7.0 | 13:53 |
| Jun | 49% | 38% | 7.6 | 14:22 |
| Jul | 49% | 37% | 7.2 | 14:10 |
| Aug | 51% | 39% | 6.7 | 13:23 |
| Sep | 57% | 38% | 5.4 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 55% | 36% | 4.4 | 11:17 |
| Nov | 55% | 37% | 3.5 | 10:22 |
| Dec | 57% | 45% | 3.0 | 9:56 |
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 Lubbock is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 12 °C53 °F and lows −3 °C27 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.4 °C42.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 488 mm19 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 37% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–February. The wettest month is September (69 mm2.7 in), the driest is January (17 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 43% in April to 57% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in September to 15 km/h (9 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Lubbock
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 32 mm1.2 in to 61 mm2.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 12 °C53 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Lubbock
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1253 to 14 °C58 °F, lows −327 to −1 °C30 °F, about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 439 to 14 °C57 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 3493 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1967 to 21 °C70 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1763 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 337 to 16 °C61 °F, about 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Lubbock compares
World Climates covers 222 places in the United States. By annual mean temperature, Lubbock is the 88th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 167th wettest. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Shiyan (China, Cwa), Laohekou (China, Cwa) and Dengzhou (China, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Midland 177 km · 18 °C64 °F · 463 mm18 in
- Climate in Amarillo 183 km · 15 °C59 °F · 491 mm19 in
- Climate in Odessa 198 km · 18 °C65 °F · 411 mm16 in
- Climate in Abilene 234 km · 19 °C65 °F · 677 mm27 in
- Climate in Wichita Falls 313 km · 18 °C65 °F · 769 mm30 in
- Climate in Fort Worth 433 km · 19 °C66 °F · 869 mm34 in
- Climate in Denton 440 km · 18 °C65 °F · 922 mm36 in
- Climate in Norman 444 km · 16 °C61 °F · 898 mm35 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lubbock?
July is the warmest month in Lubbock. Its average high is 35 °C (94 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Lubbock?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 12 °C (53 °F) and its average low is -3 °C (27 °F).
When does it rain the most in Lubbock?
September is the wettest month with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Lubbock?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October.
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. The gaps are largest 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.