| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 32b - Southern Blackland/Fayette Prairie | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 121 - 150 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 77873 - Richards, TX | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 38 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 64 | 70 | 73 | 72 | 67 | 57 | 48 | 40 | 56 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 60 | 64 | 72 | 78 | 85 | 91 | 95 | 95 | 90 | 81 | 70 | 62 | 79 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.04 | 3 | 3.34 | 3.47 | 5.21 | 4.03 | 2.28 | 2.71 | 4.35 | 4.35 | 4.24 | 4.08 | 45.11 |