Abilene, United States experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Abilene, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Abilene, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Jun At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.3/10
Best: May, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 26°C / 15°C
Feels Like 25°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 45 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 54%
Wind Speed 24 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
36°C
July
Avg Low25°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High15°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
3days
November
Avg High21°C
Avg Low10°C
Windiest Month
28 km/h
April (Gusts 50)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:33
Daylight 14.3h
Sunset 20:49
Live conditions—
Abilene on the map · live conditions
Abilene, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Abilene
- Population
- 125.2K
- Elevation
- 524 m
- Coordinates
- 32.45°, -99.73°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 15°C / 3°C . Feb: 18°C / 5°C . Mar: 24°C / 11°C . Apr: 27°C / 14°C . May: 30°C / 19°C . Jun: 35°C / 23°C . Jul: 36°C / 25°C . Aug: 36°C / 25°C . Sep: 32°C / 21°C . Oct: 27°C / 16°C . Nov: 21°C / 10°C . Dec: 17°C / 6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 23 mm. Feb: 24 mm. Mar: 45 mm. Apr: 91 mm. May: 88 mm. Jun: 41 mm. Jul: 24 mm. Aug: 32 mm. Sep: 64 mm. Oct: 55 mm. Nov: 34 mm. Dec: 21 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 54%. Feb: 53%. Mar: 51%. Apr: 53%. May: 60%. Jun: 55%. Jul: 48%. Aug: 49%. Sep: 57%. Oct: 54%. Nov: 59%. Dec: 56%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 25 km/h . Mar: 27 km/h . Apr: 28 km/h . May: 26 km/h . Jun: 24 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 24 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 35°C | Jul · 36°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 1°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 218 mm | Apr · 91 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 30 km/h | Apr · 28 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Good April
Good May best
Excellent June
Good July
Fair August
Fair September
Good October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 3°C | 11°C / -2°C | 4days (23 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 54% Moderate | 3.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 18°C / 5°C | 14°C / 1°C | 4days (24 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 53% Moderate | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 24°C / 11°C | 21°C / 7°C | 5days (45 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 51% Moderate | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 27°C / 14°C | 24°C / 11°C | 7days (91 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 6.8 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 30°C / 19°C | 30°C / 18°C | 10days (88 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 35°C / 23°C | 36°C / 24°C | 6days (41 mm) Good | 12.4h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 36°C / 25°C | 38°C / 26°C | 4days (24 mm) Good | 12.7h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 36°C / 25°C | 37°C / 26°C | 5days (32 mm) Good | 11.9h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September | 32°C / 21°C | 33°C / 22°C | 5days (64 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 6.9 High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 27°C / 16°C | 26°C / 14°C | 5days (55 mm) Good | 9.4h Good | 54% Moderate | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 21°C / 10°C | 18°C / 6°C | 3days (34 mm) Excellent | 7.8h Good | 59% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 17°C / 6°C | 14°C / 2°C | 3days (21 mm) Excellent | 7.6h Good | 56% Moderate | 3.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Abilene are May, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Abilene, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Abilene is July, with average daytime highs of 36°C (97°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Abilene is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (38°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Abilene is April, averaging 91mm of precipitation across 7 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Abilene receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Abilene.
The least favorable months to visit Abilene are January, February, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Abilene is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Abilene is 54%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Abilene receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Abilene are 24 km/h (15 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 28 km/h (17 mph) (gusts up to 50 km/h / 31 mph).
Abilene averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Abilene is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Abilene has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Abilene ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 25°C (77°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Abilene. It earns a climate score of 6.5/10 with Good.
For June in Abilene, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 35°C (94°F) and 6 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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