Hays, Texas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.4 °C (low) to 26 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 976.4 Millimeters. Hays is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2 °C | 16.3 °C | 68.83 mm |
| February | 5.4 °C | 18.2 °C | 53.85 mm |
| March | 9.2 °C | 21.9 °C | 78.23 mm |
| April | 12.9 °C | 25.7 °C | 67.06 mm |
| May | 17.9 °C | 29.4 °C | 131.32 mm |
| June | 21.4 °C | 32.9 °C | 91.69 mm |
| July | 22.5 °C | 34.7 °C | 59.44 mm |
| August | 22.4 °C | 35.6 °C | 65.02 mm |
| September | 19.4 °C | 32.2 °C | 96.77 mm |
| October | 13.8 °C | 27.3 °C | 111.76 mm |
| November | 8.3 °C | 21.3 °C | 76.71 mm |
| December | 4 °C | 16.9 °C | 75.69 mm |
| Annual | 13.4 °C | 26 °C | 976.37 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |