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Lubbock, TX Weather Today: Cool Halloween, Lows Near 51 Tonight Oct 31
LUBBOCK, TX – Halloween celebrations across the South Plains and portions of West Texas will take place under mostly cloudy skies Saturday, Oct. 31, with relatively cool afternoon temperatures and lit
By Mara Ellison · 2026-10-31T10:59:20.984Z
LUBBOCK, TX – Halloween celebrations across the South Plains and portions of West Texas will take place under mostly cloudy skies Saturday, Oct. 31, with relatively cool afternoon temperatures and little chance of rainfall. Residents heading outdoors for trick or treating can expect comfortable winds, although temperatures will gradually cool into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, widespread cloud cover will remain across the region throughout Saturday and Saturday night. Despite the cloudy conditions, rain chances remain minimal, and most communities are expected to stay dry.
Halloween Afternoon Highs Reach 62 70 Degrees Afternoon temperatures across the region are forecast to range from 62 to 70 degrees, providing relatively cool conditions for outdoor Halloween activities.
The National Weather Service places Saturday's precipitation probability at just 10%, suggesting that widespread rainfall is unlikely.
Southwest winds between 5 and 10 mph are expected throughout the day, keeping conditions relatively calm.
Residents attending outdoor festivals, community gatherings or neighborhood Halloween events should prepare for persistent cloud cover rather than abundant sunshine.
Temperatures Fall Into the 50s Tonight By Saturday night, temperatures across the Lubbock forecast area are expected to fall between 51 and 58 degrees.
Mostly cloudy skies will continue, but the precipitation probability drops to 0%, according to the latest forecast.
Winds will shift toward the south while remaining light at approximately 5 to 10 mph.
Families planning evening trick or treating may want to bring a light jacket, especially for children spending extended periods outdoors after sunset.
The forecast covers Lubbock and surrounding South Plains communities, including areas of Lubbock County near the regional hub.
While Halloween will feature considerable cloud cover, the combination of minimal rain chances and light winds should allow most outdoor activities to proceed without significant weather disruptions.
Residents can monitor updated local conditions through the National Weather Service as temperatures change throughout the evening.