Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Canyon Dam, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 37.8"
- Annual precip
- 275d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Canyon Dam
Canyon Dam, Texas averages 68°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 37.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 275 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
37.8"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Canyon Dam) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Canyon Dam area.
How Canyon Dam compares to every U.S. city
Canyon Dam'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 Canyon Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Canyon Dam, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4" | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0" | 3.6 | 0.2 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8" | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 7.5 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 25.9 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 28.0 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9" | 0.1 | 3.6 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
7.2 days with precipitation
July 2.7"
5.5 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 4.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
275 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,672
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,834
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Canyon Dam's climate means for you
Canyon Dam runs 68°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 275 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,672 heating and 2,834 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: Canyon Dam, TX
An annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 58°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Canyon Dam, Texas. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00411429 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Canyon Dam averages 37.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 275 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 1 and the first fall freeze near December 1. Turning to energy use, 1,672 heating degree days and 2,834 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Canyon Dam scores 92/100 (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 August-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 Canyon Dam, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Canyon Dam, Texas is 68°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does Canyon Dam get? ▼
Canyon Dam receives 37.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Canyon Dam? ▼
Canyon Dam 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 Canyon Dam? ▼
Canyon Dam has approximately 275 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 1 and the first fall freeze around December 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Canyon Dam? ▼
Canyon Dam has 1,672 heating degree days and 2,834 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 Canyon Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00411429 near Canyon Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00411429. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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