Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 38.4"
- Annual precip
- 252d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Denton
Denton, Texas averages 65°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 38.4"
- annual precipitation
- 252 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
65°F (19°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
38.4"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Denton) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Denton area.
How Denton compares to every U.S. city
Denton'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 Denton
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Denton captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8" | 8.2 | 0.1 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 2.8 | 0.2 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6" | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9" | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.2"
7.3 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
6.7 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
6.6 days with precipitation
July 2.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
5.5 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
5.2 days with precipitation
October 4.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
6.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
252 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,477
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,646
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Denton's climate means for you
Denton runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 252 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,477 heating and 2,646 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: Denton, TX
Denton, Texas runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 55°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00412404, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Denton averages 38.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 252 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 13 and the first fall freeze near November 20. Turning to energy use, 2,477 heating degree days and 2,646 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Denton scores 92/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Denton, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Denton, Texas is 65°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Denton get? ▼
Denton receives 38.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Denton? ▼
Denton 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 Denton? ▼
Denton has approximately 252 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 13 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Denton? ▼
Denton has 2,477 heating degree days and 2,646 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 Denton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00412404 near Denton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00412404. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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