Climate Comfort Score
100/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Choke Canyon Dam, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 100/100
- Comfort score
- 26.5"
- Annual precip
- 301d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Choke Canyon Dam
Choke Canyon Dam, Texas averages 71°F a year and scores 100/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 99% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 100/100
- comfort score, milder than 99% of U.S. cities
- 26.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 301 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
71°F (21°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
26.5"
Annual Snow
0.3"
Comfort Score
100/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Choke Canyon Dam) 100.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Choke Canyon Dam area.
How Choke Canyon Dam compares to every U.S. city
Choke Canyon Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
100 Top 1% higher than 99% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Choke Canyon Dam
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Choke Canyon Dam'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.9 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.9 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.5 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.5 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6" | 0.3" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.5"
7.3 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
6.6 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
6.1 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
6.0 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
4.2 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
5.7 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
Snow: 0.3"
7.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
301 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,275
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,317
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Choke Canyon Dam's climate means for you
Choke Canyon Dam runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 301 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,275 heating and 3,317 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: Choke Canyon Dam, TX
Based on station USC00411720 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Choke Canyon Dam, Texas averages 71°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 60°F. August 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.
Beyond temperature, Choke Canyon Dam averages 26.5 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 301 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 8 and the first fall freeze near December 6. Turning to energy use, 1,275 heating degree days and 3,317 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Choke Canyon Dam scores 100/100 (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 Choke Canyon Dam, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Choke Canyon Dam, Texas is 71°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Choke Canyon Dam get? ▼
Choke Canyon Dam receives 26.5 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 Choke Canyon Dam? ▼
Choke Canyon Dam has a climate comfort score of 100/100 (Excellent), milder than 99% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Choke Canyon Dam? ▼
Choke Canyon Dam has approximately 301 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 8 and the first fall freeze around December 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Choke Canyon Dam? ▼
Choke Canyon Dam has 1,275 heating degree days and 3,317 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 Choke Canyon Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00411720 near Choke Canyon Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00411720. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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