Lubbock County, TX has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average summer temperature is around 87°F (30.5°C) and the average winter temperature is around 48°F (9°C). Precipitation is relatively low throughout the year, with an average of about 20 inches (50.8 cm) annually. Snowfall is not uncommon in Lubbock County during the winter months, but it usually does not remain on the ground for long due to its arid climate. Due to its warm temperatures, Lubbock County can experience severe weather events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hailstorms throughout the year.
Lubbock County, Texas gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lubbock County averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 262 sunny days per year in Lubbock County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lubbock County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 60 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year