Childress, Texas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 9.3 °C (low) to 24.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 620.3 Millimeters. 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 | -2.7 °C | 12.3 °C | 22.86 mm |
| February | -0.9 °C | 14.4 °C | 27.18 mm |
| March | 3.6 °C | 19.6 °C | 38.1 mm |
| April | 8.2 °C | 24.2 °C | 62.99 mm |
| May | 14.1 °C | 28.7 °C | 88.14 mm |
| June | 19.3 °C | 33.2 °C | 93.22 mm |
| July | 21.4 °C | 35.5 °C | 52.58 mm |
| August | 20.7 °C | 35.1 °C | 61.72 mm |
| September | 16.4 °C | 30.7 °C | 69.09 mm |
| October | 9.6 °C | 24.9 °C | 48.26 mm |
| November | 3.1 °C | 18.3 °C | 31.75 mm |
| December | -1.8 °C | 12.7 °C | 24.38 mm |
| Annual | 9.3 °C | 24.1 °C | 620.27 mm |
| 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 : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |