Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Benavides, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 284d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Benavides
Benavides, Texas averages 72°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 284 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
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
72°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Benavides) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Benavides area.
How Benavides compares to every U.S. city
Benavides's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Benavides
MethodologyBenavides'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 5.1 | 0.3 |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 1.1 | 3.5 |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 18.7 |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 26.5 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 27.6 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 86°F (30°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 29.1 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 21.8 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 4.7 | 0.2 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
284 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,067
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,672
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Benavides's climate means for you
Benavides runs 72°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 284 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,067 heating and 3,672 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: Benavides, TX
Benavides, Texas runs an annual average of 72°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 61°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 USC00410690, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Benavides sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 284 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 20 and the first fall freeze near December 1. On the energy side, 1,067 heating degree days and 3,672 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Benavides scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Benavides, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Benavides, Texas is 72°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Benavides get? ▼
Benavides receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Benavides? ▼
Benavides has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Benavides? ▼
Benavides has approximately 284 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 20 and the first fall freeze around December 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Benavides? ▼
Benavides has 1,067 heating degree days and 3,672 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 Benavides climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00410690 near Benavides.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410690. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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