Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
College Stn, TX Climate
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- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 41.8"
- Annual precip
- 276d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for College Stn
College Stn, Texas averages 69°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 41.8"
- annual precipitation
- 276 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
69°F (21°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
59°F
Annual Precip
41.8"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (College Stn) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the College Stn area.
How College Stn compares to every U.S. city
College Stn'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 College Stn
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. College Stn'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9" | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 23.4 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.1 | 4.9 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
5.3 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
October 4.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
276 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,545
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,169
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What College Stn's climate means for you
College Stn runs 69°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 276 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,545 heating and 3,169 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: College Stn, TX
In College Stn, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 59°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00003904, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. College Stn receives roughly 41.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 276 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 27 and the first fall freeze near November 30. For energy use, 1,545 heating degree days and 3,169 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, College Stn scores 92/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in College Stn, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in College Stn, Texas is 69°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does College Stn get? ▼
College Stn receives 41.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for College Stn? ▼
College Stn 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 College Stn? ▼
College Stn has approximately 276 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 27 and the first fall freeze around November 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in College Stn? ▼
College Stn has 1,545 heating degree days and 3,169 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 College Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003904 near College Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003904. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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