Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chisos Basin, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 18.3"
- Annual precip
- 254d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chisos Basin
Chisos Basin, Texas averages 63°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 18.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 254 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
18.3"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chisos Basin) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Chisos Basin area.
How Chisos Basin compares to every U.S. city
Chisos Basin's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Chisos Basin
MethodologyZooming out from Chisos Basin's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 58°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5" | 8.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
3.1 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
2.4 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
2.6 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
5.2 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
7.3 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 2.7"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
4.7 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
3.7 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
254 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,198
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,456
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
June
Coldest Month
January
What Chisos Basin's climate means for you
Chisos Basin runs 63°F a year - peaking in June, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 254 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,198 heating and 1,456 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: Chisos Basin, TX
Based on station USC00411715 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Chisos Basin, Texas averages 63°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. June is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Chisos Basin averages 18.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 254 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 10 and the first fall freeze near November 19. As for energy demand, 2,198 heating degree days and 1,456 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chisos Basin scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings June-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Chisos Basin, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chisos Basin, Texas is 63°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Chisos Basin get? ▼
Chisos Basin receives 18.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chisos Basin? ▼
Chisos Basin has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chisos Basin? ▼
Chisos Basin has approximately 254 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 10 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chisos Basin? ▼
Chisos Basin has 2,198 heating degree days and 1,456 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 Chisos Basin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00411715 near Chisos Basin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00411715. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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