Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Big Lake, TX Climate
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- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 18.2"
- Annual precip
- 239d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Big Lake
Big Lake, Texas averages 66°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 18.2"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 239 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
18.2"
Annual Snow
2.3"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.2"
Plus 2.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Big Lake) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Big Lake area.
How Big Lake compares to every U.S. city
Big Lake'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 Big Lake
MethodologyBig Lake'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 0.9" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8" | 0.5" | 10.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 4.6 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.8 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.1 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.7 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 0.4" | 6.3 | 0.1 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9" | 0.5" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 0.9"
3.7 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 0.5"
3.1 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
3.2 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
3.2 days with precipitation
May 1.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
June 2.0"
3.8 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
3.8 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
4.1 days with precipitation
September 2.3"
4.4 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
3.9 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 0.4"
2.6 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 0.5"
3.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
239 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,173
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,503
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Big Lake's climate means for you
Big Lake runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 239 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,173 heating and 2,503 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: Big Lake, TX
Big Lake, Texas runs an annual average of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 53°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 USC00410779, 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. Big Lake sees about 18.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 2.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 239 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 20 and the first fall freeze near November 14. On the energy side, 2,173 heating degree days and 2,503 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Big Lake scores 83/100 (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 Big Lake, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Big Lake, Texas is 66°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Big Lake get? ▼
Big Lake receives 18.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Big Lake? ▼
Big Lake 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 Big Lake? ▼
Big Lake has approximately 239 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 20 and the first fall freeze around November 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Big Lake? ▼
Big Lake has 2,173 heating degree days and 2,503 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 Big Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00410779 near Big Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410779. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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