Childress, TX weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Childress now

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Childress weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Childress.

This week in Childress

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Childress

What is the weather usually like in Childress?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°43°63°82°101°55°29°Jan59°33°Feb68°40°Mar76°49°Apr84°59°May92°68°Jun96°72°Jul95°70°Aug87°62°Sep77°50°Oct65°39°Nov55°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.9"Feb1.4"Mar2.3"Apr3.5"May3.8"Jun2.0"Jul2.8"Aug2.4"Sep1.9"Oct1.2"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Childress: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHILDRESS MUNI AP, TX US (USW00023007), adjusted for the elevation of Childress.

Childress weather month by month

January
55° 29°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
February
59° 33°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
68° 40°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
76° 49°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
84° 59°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
92° 68°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
96° 72°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
95° 70°F
2.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
87° 62°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
77° 50°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
65° 39°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
December
55° 31°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Childress through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:45 AM5:55 PM10 h 9 min
February7:24 AM6:25 PM11 h 1 min
March7:49 AM7:50 PM12 h 0 min
April7:07 AM8:14 PM13 h 6 min
May6:37 AM8:37 PM14 h 0 min
June6:26 AM8:56 PM14 h 29 min
July6:38 AM8:55 PM14 h 16 min
August7:01 AM8:30 PM13 h 29 min
September7:23 AM7:49 PM12 h 26 min
October7:45 AM7:08 PM11 h 22 min
November7:13 AM5:38 PM10 h 24 min
December7:38 AM5:33 PM9 h 54 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Childress?

Childress has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 23.7 inches (601 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Childress is March to May and October. At 1,870 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Childress

What is the hottest month in Childress?

July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Childress?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Childress?

About 23.7 inches (601 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Childress?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Childress?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Childress have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

What is the weather like in Childress in November?

Highs average 65°F and lows 39°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Childress?

Around 7:13 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Childress weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Childress.

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