Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Abilene, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 27.8"
- Annual precip
- 218d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Abilene
Abilene, Texas averages 64°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 27.8"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 218 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
27.8"
Annual Snow
3.1"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.8"
Plus 3.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Abilene) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Abilene area.
How Abilene compares to every U.S. city
Abilene's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Abilene
MethodologyAbilene's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 0.2" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6" | 0.9" | 13.6 | 0.3 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9" | 0.2" | 4.6 | 0.7 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 3.7 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.1 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7" | 0.1" | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 0.8" | 5.6 | 0.2 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2" | 0.9" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 0.2"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 0.9"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 0.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
4.3 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
5.2 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
Snow: 0.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
Snow: 0.8"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 1.2"
Snow: 0.9"
4.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
218 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,719
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,281
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Abilene's climate means for you
Abilene runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 218 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,719 heating and 2,281 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Abilene, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Abilene, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00410013, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Abilene receives roughly 27.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 3.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 218 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 5. For energy use, 2,719 heating degree days and 2,281 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Abilene scores 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Abilene, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Abilene, Texas is 64°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Abilene get? ▼
Abilene receives 27.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Abilene? ▼
Abilene has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Abilene? ▼
Abilene has approximately 218 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Abilene? ▼
Abilene has 2,719 heating degree days and 2,281 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Abilene climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00410013 near Abilene.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410013. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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