Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bishop, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 28.8"
- Annual precip
- 297d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bishop
Bishop, Texas averages 72°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 28.8"
- annual precipitation
- 297 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
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
28.8"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
72°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
28.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bishop) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Bishop area.
How Bishop compares to every U.S. city
Bishop's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
92 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bishop
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Bishop'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 | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 26.8 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 2.1" | 0.0 | 26.8 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7" | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2" | 3.4 | 0.2 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
4.7 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
4.4 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
4.9 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
August 2.7"
4.8 days with precipitation
September 5.2"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
5.1 days with precipitation
November 1.7"
4.9 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
5.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
297 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
954
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,672
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Bishop's climate means for you
Bishop runs 72°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 297 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 954 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: Bishop, TX
An annual average temperature of 72°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 62°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Bishop, Texas. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00410805 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Bishop should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 28.8 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 297 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 13 and the first fall freeze near December 7. And on the energy front, 954 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, Bishop scores 92/100 (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 Bishop, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bishop, Texas is 72°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Bishop get? ▼
Bishop receives 28.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bishop? ▼
Bishop has a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bishop? ▼
Bishop has approximately 297 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 13 and the first fall freeze around December 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bishop? ▼
Bishop has 954 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 Bishop climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00410805 near Bishop.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410805. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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