Lubbock, Texas Weather
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Lubbock weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast17%—90°67°—
- SaturdayJun 6Drizzle32%0.03″83°65°-7°
- SundayJun 7Clear12%—95°67°+12°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——97°74°+2°
- TuesdayJun 9Mostly Clear——92°73°-5°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast——91°72°-1°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast——91°72°0°
AQI 37 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 7 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning). PM2.5 at 5.3 µg/m³ (AQI 29) with a 0.90 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 5.3 µg/m³ (AQI 29) with a 0.90 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.90
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
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
- 5:34 AM
- Moonset
- 4:10 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Lubbock at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 10°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 8 (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 5, 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 — Lubbock
SPC has placed Lubbock 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 | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | 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
July brings Lubbock's warmest temperatures (~81°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~42°F). June sees peak rainfall at 2.7 inches, with February recording the driest conditions at just 0.6 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| February | 46° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| March | 53° | 1.2″ | 4 |
| April | 62° | 1.4″ | 5 |
| May | 70° | 2.6″ | 9 |
| June | 78° | 2.7″ | 9 |
| July | 81° | 2.2″ | 7 |
| August | 80° | 2.0″ | 7 |
| September | 72° | 2.6″ | 9 |
| October | 63° | 1.7″ | 6 |
| November | 51° | 0.8″ | 3 |
| December | 43° | 0.8″ | 3 |
Regional context
Lubbock belongs to a humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of scissor-tailed flycatchers through the Lubbock area, their salmon-pink flanks and deeply forked tails visible on fence posts and power lines.
By mid-June, native yucca plants across the South Plains begin their dramatic flowering, sending up tall white spikes that can reach 8 feet in height.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Lubbock?
- Lubbock's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Lubbock?
- June is the wettest month with about 2.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 19 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Lubbock?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 81°F.
- What is the coldest month in Lubbock?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 42°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Lubbock?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Lubbock get?
- Lubbock averages about 66 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Lubbock?
- Lubbock's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Lubbock, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 42°F while July averages 81°F — a 39°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Lubbock receives about 19 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 66 rainy days.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude at 33.6°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost threatens, and how daily weather unfolds.