Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg 2 stations
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 16.1"
- Annual precip
- 215d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Alpine
Alpine, Texas averages 63°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 16.1"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 215 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
16.1"
Annual Snow
2.2"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.1"
Plus 2.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Alpine) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Alpine area.
How Alpine compares to every U.S. city
Alpine's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Alpine
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Alpine, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 61°F (16°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5" | 0.7" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4" | 0.2" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 5.4 | 0.4 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 13.5 |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.5 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.7 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 0.5" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6" | 0.8" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 0.7"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 0.2"
3.0 days with precipitation
March 0.4"
2.4 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
8.5 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 2.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
5.3 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 0.5"
3.8 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 0.8"
3.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
215 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,467
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,688
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
June
Coldest Month
January
What Alpine's climate means for you
Alpine runs 63°F a year - peaking in June, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 215 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,467 heating and 1,688 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: Alpine, TX
In Alpine, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. June is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 2 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Alpine sees about 16.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 2.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 215 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 2 and the first fall freeze near November 3. On the energy side, 2,467 heating degree days and 1,688 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Alpine scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, June-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Alpine, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Alpine, Texas is 63°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Alpine get? ▼
Alpine receives 16.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Alpine? ▼
Alpine has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Alpine? ▼
Alpine has approximately 215 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 2 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Alpine? ▼
Alpine has 2,467 heating degree days and 1,688 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 Alpine climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Alpine.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410174. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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