Harker Heights, TX Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Harker Heights, a city in Bell County, Texas.
This Afternoon
98°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast for Harker Heights
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 98°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SE | 0% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday | 99°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSE | 13% |
| Monday | 98°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 22% |
| Monday Night | 74°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 22% |
| Tuesday | 96°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 10 mph NNE | 16% |
| Tuesday Night | 73°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 16% |
| Wednesday | 96°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 11% |
| Wednesday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph E | 2% |
| Thursday | 95°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 10 mph E | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph ESE | 2% |
| Friday | 94°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 10 mph E | 2% |
| Friday Night | 69°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph ESE | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Harker Heights (31.057, -97.644). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Harker Heights
Last spring frost
Mar 14
First fall frost
Nov 17
Growing season
247 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Harker Heights: nearby ZIP 76548 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Texas frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Killeen, Tx (3.1 mi from Harker Heights). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.