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Abilene, TX Weather on July 16

July 16th in Abilene, TX typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 95°F and lows near 72°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 16th was in 1980 (92°F average), while the coldest was 1990 (68°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 13% of July 16th dates historically, with the wettest July 16th recording 4.75" of rain. The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
95°F
Avg Low
72°F
Record High
106°F
1978
Record Low
64°F
1990
Abilene, TX on July 16 — Temperature History60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 16

Planning for July 16th in Abilene, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

July 16 Weather Records for Abilene

  • The all-time record high for July 16th in Abilene, TX is 106°F, set in 1978.
  • The coldest July 16th on record dropped to 64°F in 1990.
  • Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on July 16th in 45 of the last 55 years.
  • Last year (1971), July 16th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 16 ever in Abilene?

The warmest July 16 in Abilene, TX reached 106°F in 1978. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 95°F.

What was the coldest July 16 ever in Abilene?

The coldest July 16 in Abilene, TX dropped to 64°F in 1990. That is 8°F below the long-term average low of 72°F.

What is the average temperature on July 16 in Abilene?

On July 16, Abilene averages a high of 95°F and a low of 72°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ABILENE RGNL AP.

How many years of weather data are available for July 16 in Abilene?

We have 55 years of weather records for July 16 in Abilene, TX, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

July 16 Weather History in Abilene

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202593°F73°F0"--
2024103°F80°F0"--
2023103°F73°F0"--
2022102°F74°F0"--
202193°F74°F0"--
2020102°F77°F0"--
2019100°F78°F0"--
201899°F72°F0"--
201792°F71°F0"--
201697°F68°F0"--
201596°F71°F0"--
201493°F70°F0.1"--
201379°F67°F4.75"--
201292°F69°F0"--
2011102°F80°F0"--
201096°F75°F0"--
2009102°F78°F0"--
200896°F71°F0"--
200790°F67°F0"--
200699°F74°F0"--
200590°F69°F0.91"--
2004100°F69°F0"--
200392°F71°F0"--
200288°F67°F0"--
2001104°F80°F0"--
2000105°F77°F0"--
199994°F72°F0"--
199899°F70°F0"--
199795°F71°F0"--
199695°F72°F0"--
199588°F71°F0"--
199495°F71°F0"--
199396°F72°F0"--
199289°F69°F1.7"--
199197°F73°F0"--
199072°F64°F0.69"--
1989103°F76°F0"--
198894°F75°F0"--
198783°F70°F3.3"--
198694°F72°F0"--
198597°F73°F0"--
1984100°F78°F0"--
198389°F71°F0"--
198295°F73°F0"--
198199°F75°F0"--
1980105°F79°F0"--
197999°F73°F0"--
1978106°F77°F0"--
197797°F71°F0"--
197686°F69°F1.63"--
197589°F65°F0"--
197494°F68°F0"--
197384°F66°F0"--
197293°F71°F0"--
1971100°F76°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ABILENE RGNL AP

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Abilene, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 95°F / Low: 72°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 57°F / Low: 32°F
Jan
57°/ 32°
💧 5.8"
❄️ 1.5"
Feb
61°/ 36°
💧 6.8"
❄️ 1.5"
Mar
70°/ 44°
💧 7.9"
❄️ 1.1"
Apr
78°/ 52°
💧 10.5"
❄️ 9.3"
May
85°/ 61°
💧 10.7"
Jun
92°/ 69°
💧 12.9"
Jul
95°/ 72°
💧 10.7"
Aug
95°/ 72°
💧 11.0"
Sep
88°/ 65°
💧 12.8"
Oct
78°/ 54°
💧 12.4"
❄️ 0.8"
Nov
67°/ 43°
💧 8.2"
❄️ 2.0"
Dec
59°/ 35°
💧 6.4"
❄️ 1.4"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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