Midland, TX Weather by Month and Climate Averages
September is the warmest month (average high 87°F) and December the coldest (average low 40°F).
Midland climate at a glance
Midland weather by month
Midland weather in September
In September, Midland averages a high of 87°F and a low of 64°F. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The September record high is 106°F (2023) and the record low is 46°F (2020).
Midland weather in October
In October, Midland averages a high of 80°F and a low of 55°F. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The October record high is 99°F (2021) and the record low is 19°F (2019).
Midland weather in November
In November, Midland averages a high of 68°F and a low of 44°F. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The November record high is 90°F (2016) and the record low is 23°F (2019).
Midland weather in December
In December, Midland averages a high of 65°F and a low of 40°F. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The December record high is 85°F (2025) and the record low is 11°F (2022).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Midland
October is the sunniest month in Midland, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 57%. Over the year the sun shines about 66% of daylight hours. Midland is sunnier than 93% of the US.
Humidity peaks in November at 52% and is lowest in April at 33%.
Midland has about 113 days a year above 90°F. Midland is hotter than 96% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 24 days a year.
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First and last freeze in Midland
The first fall freeze in Midland typically comes around November 13, and the last spring freeze around February 24. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 262 days.
Midland weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Midland station is 113°F, on May 31, 2018. The coldest is -1°F, on February 15, 2021.
The wettest day on record brought 3.8 in of rain, on September 28, 2012.
Monthly climate
| Month | Wind | Humidity | Sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | 46% | 64% | 83° | 4° |
| February | — | 42% | 59% | 92° | -1° |
| March | — | 39% | 57% | 100° | 19° |
| April | — | 33% | 64% | 103° | 33° |
| May | — | 40% | 63% | 113° | 36° |
| June | — | 40% | 70% | 111° | 56° |
| July | — | 42% | 70% | 111° | 63° |
| August | — | 41% | 67% | 112° | 60° |
| September | — | 48% | 73% | 106° | 46° |
| October | 9 mph | 46% | 76% | 99° | 19° |
| November | 9 mph | 52% | 63% | 90° | 23° |
| December | — | 45% | 65% | 85° | 11° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Midland climate questions
What is the hottest month in Midland?
September is the warmest month in Midland, with an average high of 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Midland?
December is the coldest month in Midland, with an average low of 40°F.
What is the record high temperature in Midland?
The record high at the Midland station is 113°F, set on May 31, 2018. The record low is -1°F, on February 15, 2021.
What is the sunniest month in Midland?
October is the sunniest month in Midland, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Midland?
The first fall freeze in Midland typically comes around November 13. The last spring freeze is around February 24.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station MIDLAND AIRPARK (5 km away).
Climate for places near Midland, TX
Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station MIDLAND AIRPARK.