Panhandle, Texas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 6.2 °C (low) to 22 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 531.9 Millimeters. Panhandle is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.1 °C | 10.2 °C | 17.53 mm |
| February | -3.6 °C | 12.3 °C | 11.94 mm |
| March | 0.5 °C | 17.4 °C | 32.26 mm |
| April | 4.8 °C | 22.1 °C | 41.66 mm |
| May | 10.6 °C | 26.7 °C | 65.53 mm |
| June | 16.1 °C | 31.8 °C | 78.99 mm |
| July | 18.3 °C | 33.6 °C | 66.55 mm |
| August | 17.6 °C | 32.7 °C | 80.01 mm |
| September | 13.4 °C | 28.5 °C | 48.77 mm |
| October | 6.6 °C | 22.6 °C | 47.24 mm |
| November | -0.3 °C | 15.8 °C | 20.83 mm |
| December | -4.7 °C | 10.3 °C | 20.57 mm |
| Annual | 6.2 °C | 22 °C | 531.88 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |