Lightner, TX
Unincorporated community in McCulloch County, Texas
Lightner is a small unincorporated community in McCulloch County, Texas. It is 5.5 miles N of Melvin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 76858.
Lightner at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- McCulloch County
- ZIP code
- 76858
- Nearest town
- Melvin (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.1261, -99.6169
Weather in Lightner now
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Lightner weather by the hour
Lightner weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lightner.
This week in Lightner
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lightner
What is the weather usually like in Lightner?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 26.5 inprecipitation per year · 674 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lightner: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EDEN, TX US (USC00412741), adjusted for the elevation of Lightner.
Lightner weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lightner through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:08 AM | 8:08 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:32 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 6:44 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 7:03 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lightner?
Lightner has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 26.5 inches (674 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Lightner is March to May and October. 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.
Webcams near Lightner
The closest live webcam is Junction › East: SJT IH 10 at - West (MM 455), 44.5 miles S of Lightner.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lightner.
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Questions about Lightner
Where is Lightner, TX?
Lightner is an unincorporated community in McCulloch County, Texas, 5.5 miles N of Melvin.
What county is Lightner in?
Lightner is in McCulloch County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Lightner, TX?
The ZIP code for Lightner is 76858.
What is the nearest town to Lightner?
Melvin, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lightner?
Yes. The closest is Junction › East: SJT IH 10 at - West (MM 455), 44.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lightner?
August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Lightner?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Lightner?
About 26.5 inches (674 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lightner?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lightner?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lightner have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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