Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Big Spring, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 19.6"
- Annual precip
- 238d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Big Spring
Big Spring, Texas averages 65°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 19.6"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 238 days
- frost-free 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
78°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
19.6"
Annual Snow
2.0"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.6"
Plus 2.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Big Spring) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Big Spring area.
How Big Spring compares to every U.S. city
Big Spring'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 Spring
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Big Spring'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 0.3" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8" | 0.7" | 10.7 | 0.1 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 5.4 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.3 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.9 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 4.4 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 0.3" | 5.4 | 0.1 |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 0.7" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 0.3"
2.8 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 0.7"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
3.5 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
May 2.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
June 2.5"
5.3 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
4.0 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
5.2 days with precipitation
September 2.4"
5.0 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
4.1 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 0.3"
2.6 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 0.7"
2.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
238 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,558
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,508
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Big Spring's climate means for you
Big Spring runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 238 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,558 heating and 2,508 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 Spring, TX
Big Spring, Texas runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°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 USW00023041, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Big Spring averages 19.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 2.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 238 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 13. Turning to energy use, 2,558 heating degree days and 2,508 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 Spring scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Big Spring, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Big Spring, Texas is 65°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Big Spring get? ▼
Big Spring receives 19.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Big Spring? ▼
Big Spring 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 Spring? ▼
Big Spring has approximately 238 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 20 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Big Spring? ▼
Big Spring has 2,558 heating degree days and 2,508 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 Spring climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023041 near Big Spring.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023041. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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