Ben Wheeler, Texas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 12.7 °C (low) to 24.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1146 Millimeters. 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 | 2.1 °C | 13.8 °C | 92.2 mm |
| February | 4.1 °C | 16.2 °C | 96.01 mm |
| March | 7.9 °C | 20.4 °C | 105.66 mm |
| April | 11.8 °C | 24.4 °C | 102.11 mm |
| May | 17.2 °C | 28.3 °C | 116.84 mm |
| June | 21.3 °C | 32 °C | 104.14 mm |
| July | 23 °C | 34.1 °C | 60.96 mm |
| August | 22.6 °C | 34.6 °C | 63.5 mm |
| September | 18.9 °C | 31.3 °C | 82.3 mm |
| October | 12.9 °C | 25.8 °C | 120.14 mm |
| November | 7.2 °C | 19.4 °C | 92.71 mm |
| December | 3.2 °C | 14.9 °C | 109.47 mm |
| Annual | 12.7 °C | 24.6 °C | 1146.04 mm |
| 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 : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |