Childress, Texas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 48.7 °F (low) to 75.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 24.4 Inches. Childress is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1 °F | 54.2 °F | 0.9 in. |
| February | 30.3 °F | 57.9 °F | 1.07 in. |
| March | 38.5 °F | 67.3 °F | 1.5 in. |
| April | 46.7 °F | 75.6 °F | 2.48 in. |
| May | 57.4 °F | 83.6 °F | 3.47 in. |
| June | 66.8 °F | 91.7 °F | 3.67 in. |
| July | 70.6 °F | 95.9 °F | 2.07 in. |
| August | 69.3 °F | 95.1 °F | 2.43 in. |
| September | 61.6 °F | 87.2 °F | 2.72 in. |
| October | 49.3 °F | 76.8 °F | 1.9 in. |
| November | 37.5 °F | 64.9 °F | 1.25 in. |
| December | 28.7 °F | 54.9 °F | 0.96 in. |
| Annual | 48.7 °F | 75.4 °F | 24.42 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |