Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bardwell Dam, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 40.2"
- Annual precip
- 258d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bardwell Dam
Bardwell Dam, Texas averages 66°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 40.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 258 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
40.2"
Annual Snow
0.3"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bardwell Dam) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Bardwell Dam area.
How Bardwell Dam compares to every U.S. city
Bardwell Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bardwell Dam
MethodologyZooming out from Bardwell Dam's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 7.4 | 0.1 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.5 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 3.7 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4" | 0.3" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
8.0 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
4.6 days with precipitation
August 2.8"
5.4 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
7.3 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
Snow: 0.3"
7.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
258 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,277
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,586
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Bardwell Dam's climate means for you
Bardwell Dam runs 66°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 258 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,277 heating and 2,586 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: Bardwell Dam, TX
In Bardwell Dam, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 55°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00410518, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Bardwell Dam receives roughly 40.2 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 258 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 21. For energy use, 2,277 heating degree days and 2,586 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bardwell Dam scores 97/100 (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 Bardwell Dam, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bardwell Dam, Texas is 66°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Bardwell Dam get? ▼
Bardwell Dam receives 40.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bardwell Dam? ▼
Bardwell Dam has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bardwell Dam? ▼
Bardwell Dam has approximately 258 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bardwell Dam? ▼
Bardwell Dam has 2,277 heating degree days and 2,586 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 Bardwell Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00410518 near Bardwell Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410518. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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