Ben Wheeler, Texas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 54.8 °F (low) to 76.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.1 Inches. Ben Wheeler is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.7 °F | 56.9 °F | 3.63 in. |
| February | 39.4 °F | 61.2 °F | 3.78 in. |
| March | 46.2 °F | 68.8 °F | 4.16 in. |
| April | 53.3 °F | 75.9 °F | 4.02 in. |
| May | 63.0 °F | 82.9 °F | 4.6 in. |
| June | 70.4 °F | 89.6 °F | 4.1 in. |
| July | 73.4 °F | 93.3 °F | 2.4 in. |
| August | 72.7 °F | 94.2 °F | 2.5 in. |
| September | 66.0 °F | 88.4 °F | 3.24 in. |
| October | 55.2 °F | 78.5 °F | 4.73 in. |
| November | 45.0 °F | 67.0 °F | 3.65 in. |
| December | 37.7 °F | 58.8 °F | 4.31 in. |
| Annual | 54.8 °F | 76.3 °F | 45.12 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |