Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dalhart Muni, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 15.6"
- Annual precip
- 182d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dalhart Muni
Dalhart Muni, Texas averages 57°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 15.6"
- annual precipitation · 20" snow
- 182 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
15.6"
Annual Snow
20.3"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.6"
Plus 20.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dalhart Muni) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dalhart Muni area.
How Dalhart Muni compares to every U.S. city
Dalhart Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dalhart Muni
MethodologyZooming out from Dalhart Muni'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 4.2" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3" | 3.4" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 3.0" | 18.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 1.5" | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 5.5 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.0 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.5 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 8.7 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6" | 1.3" | 4.6 | 1.3 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5" | 1.9" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 5.0" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 4.2"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 3.4"
2.8 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 3.0"
4.2 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 1.5"
4.9 days with precipitation
May 1.7"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 2.2"
7.5 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
Snow: 1.3"
4.1 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 1.9"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 5.0"
3.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
182 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,366
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,403
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Dalhart Muni's climate means for you
Dalhart Muni runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 182 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,366 heating and 1,403 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: Dalhart Muni, TX
An annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 42°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Dalhart Muni, Texas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00093042 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Dalhart Muni averages 15.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 20.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 182 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 20. Turning to energy use, 4,366 heating degree days and 1,403 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dalhart Muni scores 63/100 (Good), 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 July-driven heat, and winter brings December-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 Dalhart Muni, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dalhart Muni, Texas is 57°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Dalhart Muni get? ▼
Dalhart Muni receives 15.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 20.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dalhart Muni? ▼
Dalhart Muni has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dalhart Muni? ▼
Dalhart Muni has approximately 182 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 21 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dalhart Muni? ▼
Dalhart Muni has 4,366 heating degree days and 1,403 cooling degree days annually, a heating-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 Dalhart Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093042 near Dalhart Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093042. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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