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Climate in Lubbock, Texas: Monthly Weather Averages

By the AverageClimate Editorial Team · Last updated: October 2026

Lubbock sits at 3,259 feet above sea level, and its climate, as recorded at the Lubbock, TX station, runs to a yearly mean of 61.4°F. The warmest month is July, averaging 81.2°F with typical highs of 93.4°F; the coldest is January, averaging 41.1°F with lows around 27.2°F. Across a normal year the city receives 18.3 in of precipitation and 7.0 in of snow. The full month-by-month picture below comes from the official 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals — the 30-year averages the National Weather Service itself uses — so it describes the Lubbock climate you should actually plan around, whether you are timing a visit, weighing a move, or just settling an argument about which month is best.

Lubbock climate month by month

The table below is the complete 1991–2020 normals profile for Lubbock: average high, average low and mean temperature, rainfall, and snowfall for every month. Read down the Mean column to feel the year's rhythm — Lubbock's temperature range runs from 41.1°F in January to 81.2°F in July.

How to read the colors:below freezingcoldcoolmildwarmhot. Bands are colored by each cell's own temperature, so a whole year reads at a glance.

Lubbock through the seasons

Winter in Lubbock averages highs of 55.0–59.7°F and lows of 27.2–30.6°F, a seasonal mean of 42.6°F. The three months together bring 2.0 in of precipitation — about 11% of the city's yearly total — with December the wettest of the three at 0.75 in. Snowfall averages 5.4 in over the season, most of it in December (2.4 in). It is a genuinely cold season — heavy coats, freezing nights, and the year's most changeable weather — without being locked below freezing around the clock.

Spring in Lubbock averages highs of 67.8–84.2°F and lows of 38.3–56.7°F, a seasonal mean of 61.5°F. The three months together bring 5.1 in of precipitation — about 28% of the city's yearly total — with May the wettest of the three at 2.69 in. Snowfall averages 0.5 in over the season, most of it in March (0.4 in). The season is a transition: the average temperature climbs 17.4°F from March to May, and by late spring Lubbock is firmly into warm territory.

Summer in Lubbock averages highs of 91.6–93.4°F and lows of 65.6–69.0°F, a seasonal mean of 79.9°F. The three months together bring 6.3 in of precipitation — about 34% of the city's yearly total — with June the wettest of the three at 2.58 in. Summers are hot in the classic sense — most afternoons reach the 90s, and shade, water, and air conditioning shape the daily routine.

Fall in Lubbock averages highs of 63.8–84.9°F and lows of 36.3–59.8°F, a seasonal mean of 61.4°F. The three months together bring 4.9 in of precipitation — about 27% of the city's yearly total — with September the wettest of the three at 2.55 in. Snowfall averages 1.1 in over the season, most of it in November (1.0 in). Temperatures ease off through the season — the monthly mean drops 22.3°F from September to November — and fall is when Lubbock's weather turns cooler and wetter, while nights stay mostly frost-free into December.

Best and worst months to visit Lubbock

Ranking every month by its normals — mild mean temperatures score best, heavy rain and snow count against — the most comfortable months to visit Lubbock are:

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May leads the list: average highs of 84.2°F, lows of 56.7°F, and 2.69 in of rain, with snow a non-factor at 0.0 in. The other picks, September and October, offer the same balance in Lubbock's shoulder seasons. At the other end, January is usually the month to avoid — the least comfortable mix of temperature and rainfall, with a mean temperature of 41.1°F and 0.65 in of precipitation plus 1.6 in of snow.

How Lubbock compares

Across the 114 cities in our dataset, the typical city averages 57.8°F for the year and 35.7 in of precipitation. Lubbock runs 3.6°F warmer than that typical city and drier by 17.3 in a year, ranking #39 of 114 for annual warmth and #88 of 114 for precipitation (wettest first). Its year-round temperature swing — warmest month minus coldest — is 40.1°F, which puts it in the moderate, clearly seasonal camp.

Within Texas, Lubbock is #8 of 9 for warmth of the cities we track. See the Texas climate overview for the full state comparison, including Brownsville (warmest, 76.2°F yearly mean) and Amarillo (coolest, 58.7°F).

Planning notes for Lubbock

For anyone relocating: average overnight lows drop below freezing in 3 months (January, February, December), so heating, winter tires, and pipe protection are real seasonal concerns; 3 months average highs of 90°F or more, making air conditioning a core cost of summer life; days and nights differ by 27.1°F on average — a big desert-style swing that rewards dressing in layers year-round; 6 months of the year average between 55°F and 80°F, the band most people find comfortable without heating or cooling. Those four facts, all straight from the normals table above, shape everything from a Lubbock wardrobe to its utility bills.

Lubbock climate FAQ

Source: 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) — ncei.noaa.gov. Station: Lubbock, TX (USW00023042), elevation 3,259 ft. Figures checked October 2026.