Abilene weather by month
Average highs run from 59°F in January to 96°F in July, and January nights average 34°F. It gets 25 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 4 inches of snow. Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to April and October to November.
Best time to visit Abilene
For comfortable weather, go in March to April and October to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 34°F | 1.1 in | 0.7 in | 2 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| February | 63°F | 37°F | 1.3 in | 1.0 in | 3 | 0 | 9 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 71°F | 45°F | 1.7 in | 0.1 in | 3 | 1 | 4 | mild |
| April | 79°F | 53°F | 1.9 in | 0.3 in | 3 | 3 | 1 | warm |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| June | 93°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| July | 96°F | 73°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 27 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 96°F | 72°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 25 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 89°F | 65°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| October | 79°F | 55°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| November | 68°F | 43°F | 1.4 in | 0.7 in | 3 | 0 | 5 | mild |
| December | 59°F | 35°F | 1.3 in | 0.9 in | 3 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| Year | 78°F avg | 54°F avg | 25.2 in | 3.7 in | 41 | 103 | 48 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Abilene Regional Airport, TX (USW00013962), 4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Abilene
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 01m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 17m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (5:32 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:49 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 154 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 am | 5:56 pm | 10h 15m |
| February | 7:21 am | 6:24 pm | 11h 03m |
| March | 7:49 am | 7:46 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:09 am | 8:08 pm | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:40 am | 8:30 pm | 13h 49m |
| June | 6:31 am | 8:47 pm | 14h 16m |
| July | 6:42 am | 8:46 pm | 14h 04m |
| August | 7:03 am | 8:23 pm | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:23 am | 7:44 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:43 am | 7:05 pm | 11h 23m |
| November | 7:08 am | 5:37 pm | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:33 am | 5:34 pm | 10h 02m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Abilene with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Abilene getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Abilene.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Abilene?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 96°F and an average low of 73°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Abilene?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 34°F and highs of 59°F.
What is the rainiest month in Abilene?
June gets the most precipitation, 3.4 inches on average. January is the driest at 1.1 inches.
Does it snow in Abilene?
Yes. Abilene averages 4 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Abilene?
For comfortable weather, March to April and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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