Is Lubbock sunnier than Midland?

Midland is the sunnier: about 3,443 hours of sunshine a year versus 3,326 — a difference of 117 hours.

Which is warmer, Lubbock or Midland?

Midland is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) versus 24°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Lubbock or Midland?

Midland scores better across November–February: 64/100 average versus 46, with daytime highs around 16°C.

Lubbock vs Midland: which is sunnier?

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Midland is the sunnier overall: about 3,443 hours of sunshine a year to Lubbock's 3,326. Midland has the higher Sunshine Score in 6 of 12 months, Lubbock in 3 (3 within 2 points).

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Lubbock	Midland
Sunshine hours / year	3,326	3,443
Sunniest month	March (93/100)	March (95/100)
Nov–Feb average score	46/100	64/100
Jun–Aug average score	68/100	58/100
Rain / year	489 mm	411 mm
Peak midday UV	11 (extreme)	11 (extreme)

Lubbock vs Midland month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm
Month	Lubbock	Midland	Lubbock	Midland	Lubbock	Midland
January	32	48	12°	14°	17	17
February	48	72	14°	17°	17	17
March	93	95	20°	22°	32	25
April	93	95	25°	28°	32	25
May	88	91	30°	32°	60	46
June	70	55	34°	36°	62	46
July	62	55	35°	36°	58	44
August	71	64	34°	35°	54	48
September	86	89	29°	31°	69	59
October	90	92	24°	26°	46	43
November	71	87	17°	19°	25	24
December	32	48	12°	14°	17	17

The sunnier month by month: Jan Midland · Feb Midland · Mar even · Apr even · May Midland · Jun Lubbock · Jul Lubbock · Aug Lubbock · Sep Midland · Oct even · Nov Midland · Dec Midland.

When to pick which

November–February: Midland (average score 64/100 vs 46). Midland is the warmer, around 16°C daytime highs vs 14°C. See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Midland (average score 94/100 vs 91). Midland is the warmer, around 27°C daytime highs vs 25°C.
June–August: Lubbock (average score 68/100 vs 58). Midland is the warmer, around 36°C daytime highs vs 34°C.
September–October: Midland (average score 91/100 vs 88). Midland is the warmer, around 29°C daytime highs vs 27°C.

Full month-by-month guides: Lubbock weather by month · Midland weather by month · Best time to visit United States.

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