Updated October 2026
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area Weather by Month
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 97°F and a low of 66°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 52°F and an average low of 21°F. June is the wettest month, with about 3 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 9.5 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Lake Meredith National Recreation Area can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
97°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
21°F avg low
Wettest month
Jun
3.0 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Lake Meredith by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F | 21°F | 0.6 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 55°F | 24°F | 0.5 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 65°F | 31°F | 1.2 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 73°F | 40°F | 1.7 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 83°F | 50°F | 2.3 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 92°F | 61°F | 3.0 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 97°F | 66°F | 2.3 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 94°F | 64°F | 2.9 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 87°F | 57°F | 1.6 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 75°F | 43°F | 1.9 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 63°F | 31°F | 0.7 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 52°F | 23°F | 0.6 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 19.3 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00418040, 9.5 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Lake Meredith is at that time of year.
Lake Meredith weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 52°F in December to 55°F in February, with average lows between 21°F and 24°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 1.7 inches of precipitation, about 9% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 65°F in March to 83°F in May, with average lows between 31°F and 50°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 5.2 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 97°F in July, between 92°F in June and 94°F in August, with average lows between 61°F and 66°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 8.2 inches of precipitation, about 42% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 87°F in September to 63°F in November, with average lows between 31°F and 57°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 4.2 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
This area of the Texas Panhandle has a wide variety of weather conditions throughout the year. Winters are cold and windy, with summers being hot and dry. Weather can change rapidly on Lake Meredith. It is usually a good idea to check the weather report and dress accordingly.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Lake Meredith
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 35.62°N, 101.68°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Lake Meredith National Recreation Area →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.9× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Lake Meredith.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, with an average high of 97°F and an average low of 66°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.5 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, with an average low of 21°F and an average high of 52°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June is the wettest month, with about 3 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 0.5 inches. The station records about 19.3 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area runs from about 9.6 hours a day in December to about 14.4 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00418040), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.