Laredo, Texas Weather
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Laredo weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast12%—88°76°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast14%—91°74°+3°
- FridayJun 5Drizzle48%—91°77°0°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast19%—100°76°+9°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle——101°78°+1°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——101°78°0°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast13%—101°77°0°
Ozone at AQI 38 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Levels should ease through evening.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 38 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 38
- UV peak
- 6.8 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 38
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 4.9 µg/m³, PM10 at 6.9 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.71
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 3:51 AM
- Moonset
- 2:16 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Laredo at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 86°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: January 31 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, 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.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Laredo
SPC has placed Laredo in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | 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
August brings Laredo's highest temperatures (~89°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~58°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in September (3.9 inches) and drops to its lowest point in February (0.7 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| February | 63° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| March | 70° | 1.3″ | 2 |
| April | 77° | 1.3″ | 2 |
| May | 83° | 2.8″ | 3 |
| June | 88° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| July | 89° | 1.9″ | 3 |
| August | 89° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| September | 84° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| October | 77° | 1.7″ | 2 |
| November | 66° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| December | 59° | 1.1″ | 2 |
Regional context
Laredo falls within a humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this cohort.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Naturalist notes
By late May, the scissor-tailed flycatcher's distinctive forked tail becomes a common sight as these birds arrive to establish territories.
June brings the peak blooming period for prickly pear cactus, when bright yellow flowers open in the early morning hours.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Laredo?
- Laredo's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-February, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Laredo?
- September records the highest rainfall with about 3.9 inches on average; the city receives roughly 20 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Laredo?
- August typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 89°F.
- What is the coldest month in Laredo?
- January typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 58°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Laredo?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Laredo get?
- Laredo experiences about 30 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Laredo?
- Laredo's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Laredo, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate. January temperatures hover near 58°F while July averages 89°F — a 31°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Laredo receives about 20 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 30 rainy days.
Latitude (27.6°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation determine the rhythm of the year — shaping what grows here, when frost arrives, and daily weather patterns.