Dripping Springs, Texas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 55.3 °F (low) to 77.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 35.4 Inches. Dripping Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.3 °F | 60.5 °F | 2.46 in. |
| February | 41.1 °F | 63.9 °F | 2.03 in. |
| March | 47.8 °F | 70.9 °F | 2.77 in. |
| April | 54.5 °F | 77.7 °F | 2.64 in. |
| May | 63.4 °F | 84.0 °F | 4.49 in. |
| June | 69.7 °F | 90.2 °F | 3.54 in. |
| July | 71.6 °F | 93.5 °F | 1.95 in. |
| August | 71.5 °F | 95.0 °F | 2.34 in. |
| September | 65.9 °F | 88.7 °F | 3.62 in. |
| October | 56.0 °F | 80.1 °F | 3.98 in. |
| November | 46.5 °F | 68.9 °F | 3.11 in. |
| December | 38.7 °F | 61.8 °F | 2.48 in. |
| Annual | 55.3 °F | 77.9 °F | 35.41 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |