Merkel, TX Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Merkel, a town in Taylor County, Texas.
Overnight
50°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Merkel
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 73°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph SSE | 0% |
| Thursday | 75°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 47°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 15 mph NNW | 0% |
| Friday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Friday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 2% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 14% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 15% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 71°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SSW | 4% |
| Tuesday | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SSW | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Merkel (32.470, -100.011). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Merkel
Last spring frost
Apr 2
First fall frost
Nov 3
Growing season
215 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Merkel: nearby ZIP 79536 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Texas frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Merkel 12 Sw, Tx (12.1 mi from Merkel). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.