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Near Average Temperatures for Most Areas on the Caprock, Lower 100s off the Caprock

Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Larry Rodriguez, as published by EverythingLubbock Local · August 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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Temperatures in the Lubbock area are expected to be near average on Wednesday. For areas on the Caprock, afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s. In contrast, areas off the Caprock will experience higher temperatures, reaching the lower 100s. The forecast high for the day is 97°, with a low of 74° tonight. Further details on the weather update are available from KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez.

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Category: local · Published: August 5, 2026 · Source: EverythingLubbock Local · Reading time: 1 min

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Near Average Temperatures for Most Areas on the Caprock, Lower 100s off the Caprock

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