Climate - Abilene (Texas)

The climate of Abilene is subtropical, with quite mild winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in north-central Texas, at 540 meters (1,770 feet) above sea level.
The climate is similar to that of Dallas, although it is less rainy and the humidity is lower. In return, temperature changes are even more intense.
In winter, from December to February, the days are quite mild, but at night, the temperature drops a lot.
In addition, every now and then, there may be cold spells and snowfalls. On average, 9.4 cm (3.7 in) of snow fall per year. On the coldest days of the year, the temperature drops to -8/-10 °C (14/18 °F), but sometimes even to lower values. The record is -21.5 °C (-6.5 °F), recorded in January 1985 and December 1989. In February 2021, the thermometer touched -20 °C (-4 °F).
On the other hand, air masses from Mexico can bring the temperature to 25 °C (77 °F) or above even in the middle of winter.
The summer, from June to September, is very hot and sunny, with some thunderstorms. Despite the altitude, Abilene is a particularly hot city. Sometimes it can get hot even in late April and in October.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature reaches 40/41 °C (104/106 °F). The record is 43 °C (109.5 °F), recorded in July 1980 and at the end of May 2000.
In 2020, the temperature reached 35 °C (95 °F) in late April, 38.5 °C (101.5 °F) in early May, 41.5 °C (106.5 °F) in late May, and 38 °C (100 °F) on 11 and 12 October. But in late October there was an early snowfall.
From time to time, the city can be reached by the remnants of a hurricane, coming from the Gulf of Mexico or the Pacific. In general, hurricanes weaken when they penetrate inland, however, they can still bring abundant rains. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October, with a peak in September.
From April to June (and more rarely in autumn), tornadoes can also develop (we are actually on the edge of "Tornado Alley").
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 7.9 °C (46.3 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 640 millimeters (25.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest months (December and January) to 85 mm (3.3 in) in the wettest (June). In fact, we are halfway between the arid zone of Texas, the western one, and the rainy zone, the eastern one. Here is the average precipitation.




On average, there are around 3,150 sunshine hours per year. Therefore, the sun shines very often. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

In Abilene, there is no month in which it cannot be either hot or cold (or both), however, spring and autumn can be chosen, even if they are unstable seasons, and in particular, the months of April and October.

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Abilene - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Abilene is usually quite mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 7.9 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 0.9 °C (33.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15 °C (5 °F) in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in January 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In February, the weather in Abilene is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 10.1 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 3 °C (37.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -14.4 °C (6.1 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.9 °C (93 °F) in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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In March, the weather in Abilene is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in March 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).

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In April, the weather in Abilene is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).

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In May, the weather in Abilene is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in May 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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In June, the weather in Abilene is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F) in June 1995.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F) in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Abilene is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 13.9 °C (57 °F) in July 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F) in July 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In August, the weather in Abilene is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 13.9 °C (57 °F) in August 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F) in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In September, the weather in Abilene is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (65 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 3.9 °C (39 °F) in September 2000.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In October, the weather in Abilene is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.7 °C (19.9 °F) in October 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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In November, the weather in Abilene is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -8.9 °C (16 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in November 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In December, the weather in Abilene is usually quite mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in December 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).