Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Carta Valley, TX Climate
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- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 27.1"
- Annual precip
- 261d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carta Valley
Carta Valley, Texas averages 67°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 27.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 261 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
27.1"
Annual Snow
0.3"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carta Valley) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Carta Valley area.
How Carta Valley compares to every U.S. city
Carta Valley'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 Carta Valley
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Carta Valley captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 0.3" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 7.9 | 0.3 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 6.5 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.9 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.9 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 11.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
2.3 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
2.6 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
2.6 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
3.2 days with precipitation
June 2.4"
2.8 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
August 5.1"
3.6 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
2.8 days with precipitation
November 1.7"
1.8 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
2.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
261 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,010
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,790
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Carta Valley's climate means for you
Carta Valley runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 261 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,010 heating and 2,790 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: Carta Valley, TX
Carta Valley, Texas runs an annual average of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 56°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00411492, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Carta Valley averages 27.1 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 261 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 4 and the first fall freeze near November 20. Turning to energy use, 2,010 heating degree days and 2,790 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carta Valley scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Carta Valley, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carta Valley, Texas is 67°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Carta Valley get? ▼
Carta Valley receives 27.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carta Valley? ▼
Carta Valley 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 Carta Valley? ▼
Carta Valley has approximately 261 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 4 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carta Valley? ▼
Carta Valley has 2,010 heating degree days and 2,790 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 Carta Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00411492 near Carta Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00411492. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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