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Crystal City, TX Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Crystal City, Texas has an average annual temperature of 73°F and a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent). Annual precipitation totals 19.5". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

73°F (23°C)

Avg High

84°F

Avg Low

62°F

Annual Precip

19.5"

Annual Snow

0.0"

Comfort Score

82/100

Excellent

Climate Comfort Score

82/100

Excellent

Avg Annual Temperature

73°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

19.5"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Crystal City) 82.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Crystal City area.

Warming context for Crystal City

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Crystal City captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 67°F (19°C) 44°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
February 72°F (22°C) 49°F (9°C) 60°F (16°C)
March 79°F (26°C) 55°F (13°C) 67°F (19°C)
April 86°F (30°C) 62°F (17°C) 74°F (23°C)
May 91°F (33°C) 70°F (21°C) 80°F (27°C)
June 96°F (36°C) 75°F (24°C) 86°F (30°C)
July 97°F (36°C) 76°F (24°C) 86°F (30°C)
August 99°F (37°C) 76°F (24°C) 87°F (31°C)
September 93°F (34°C) 72°F (22°C) 82°F (28°C)
October 85°F (29°C) 64°F (18°C) 74°F (24°C)
November 74°F (23°C) 53°F (12°C) 64°F (18°C)
December 68°F (20°C) 45°F (7°C) 56°F (14°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 1.0"

6.3 days with precipitation

February 0.8"

5.1 days with precipitation

March 1.7"

5.3 days with precipitation

April 1.3"

4.6 days with precipitation

May 2.2"

5.3 days with precipitation

June 2.1"

4.7 days with precipitation

July 2.1"

4.6 days with precipitation

August 1.9"

4.1 days with precipitation

September 2.4"

5.5 days with precipitation

October 2.0"

4.7 days with precipitation

November 1.0"

4.6 days with precipitation

December 0.8"

5.2 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

December 10

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

February 10

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

990

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

3,838

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

August

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Crystal City, TX

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Crystal City, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 73°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 62°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00412160, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Crystal City receives roughly 19.5 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near February 10 and the first fall freeze near December 10. For energy use, 990 heating degree days and 3,838 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Crystal City scores 82/100 (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 Crystal City, TX?
The average annual temperature in Crystal City, Texas is 73°F. The warmest month averages 99°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 44°F (7°C).
How much rain does Crystal City get?
Crystal City receives 19.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Crystal City?
Crystal City has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Crystal City?
Growing season data is not available for Crystal City.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Crystal City?
Crystal City has 990 heating degree days and 3,838 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Crystal City climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00412160. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00412160. For informational purposes only.

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