Climate Comfort Score
95/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Austwell, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 95/100
- Comfort score
- 41.9"
- Annual precip
- 331d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Austwell
Austwell, Texas averages 71°F a year and scores 95/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 95/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 41.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 331 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
71°F (22°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
41.9"
Comfort Score
95/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Austwell) 95.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Austwell area.
How Austwell compares to every U.S. city
Austwell's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
95 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Austwell
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Austwell's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 24.8 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 26.8 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
February 1.9"
March 3.0"
April 2.4"
May 5.0"
June 4.2"
July 3.8"
August 3.8"
September 4.7"
October 3.8"
November 3.9"
December 2.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
331 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,100
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,238
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Austwell's climate means for you
Austwell runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 331 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,100 heating and 3,238 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: Austwell, TX
Austwell, Texas runs an annual average of 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 62°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00410436, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Austwell receives roughly 41.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 331 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 30 and the first fall freeze near December 27. For energy use, 1,100 heating degree days and 3,238 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Austwell scores 95/100 (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, August-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 Austwell, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Austwell, Texas is 71°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Austwell get? ▼
Austwell receives 41.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Austwell? ▼
Austwell has a climate comfort score of 95/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Austwell? ▼
Austwell has approximately 331 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 30 and the first fall freeze around December 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Austwell? ▼
Austwell has 1,100 heating degree days and 3,238 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. 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 Austwell climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00410436 near Austwell.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410436. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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