Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Archer City, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 32.5"
- Annual precip
- 230d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Archer City
Archer City, Texas averages 65°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 32.5"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 230 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
32.5"
Annual Snow
3.0"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.5"
Plus 3.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Archer City) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Archer City area.
How Archer City compares to every U.S. city
Archer City'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 Archer City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Archer City, 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 | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7" | 1.3" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0" | 0.4" | 11.9 | 0.2 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0" | 0.1" | 4.6 | 0.7 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.4 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.7 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.1" | 0.4 | 4.4 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0" | 0.4" | 5.2 | 0.1 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2" | 0.7" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.7"
Snow: 1.3"
4.3 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 0.4"
4.3 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 0.1"
5.4 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
5.0 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
6.6 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
4.2 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
Snow: 0.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
Snow: 0.4"
4.2 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
Snow: 0.7"
3.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
230 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,726
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,570
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Archer City's climate means for you
Archer City runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 230 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,726 heating and 2,570 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: Archer City, TX
Archer City, Texas runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 52°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00410313, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Archer City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 32.5 inches, with 3.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 230 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 25 and the first fall freeze near November 10. And on the energy front, 2,726 heating degree days and 2,570 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Archer City scores 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Archer City, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Archer City, Texas is 65°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Archer City get? ▼
Archer City receives 32.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Archer City? ▼
Archer City 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 Archer City? ▼
Archer City has approximately 230 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 25 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Archer City? ▼
Archer City has 2,726 heating degree days and 2,570 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 Archer City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00410313 near Archer City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410313. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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