Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bonham, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 45.5"
- Annual precip
- 242d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bonham
Bonham, Texas averages 64°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 45.5"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 242 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
45.5"
Annual Snow
1.1"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Plus 1.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bonham) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Bonham area.
How Bonham compares to every U.S. city
Bonham'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bonham
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Bonham, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8" | 0.3" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 0.5" | 11.3 | 0.1 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 0.3" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.8"
Snow: 0.3"
6.1 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
Snow: 0.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
4.9 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
4.7 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 4.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
Snow: 0.3"
6.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
242 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,822
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,310
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bonham's climate means for you
Bonham runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 242 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,822 heating and 2,310 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: Bonham, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bonham, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 53°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00410923, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Bonham should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 45.5 inches, with 1.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 242 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 16 and the first fall freeze near November 13. And on the energy front, 2,822 heating degree days and 2,310 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bonham scores 97/100 (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 Bonham, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bonham, Texas is 64°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Bonham get? ▼
Bonham receives 45.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bonham? ▼
Bonham 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 Bonham? ▼
Bonham has approximately 242 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 16 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bonham? ▼
Bonham has 2,822 heating degree days and 2,310 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 Bonham climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00410923 near Bonham.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410923. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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