Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Denver City, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 19.1"
- Annual precip
- 211d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Denver City
Denver City, Texas averages 61°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 19.1"
- annual precipitation · 5" snow
- 211 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
19.1"
Annual Snow
4.9"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.1"
Plus 4.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Denver City) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Denver City area.
How Denver City compares to every U.S. city
Denver City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Denver City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Denver City'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 | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 1.2" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 0.9" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1" | 0.1" | 8.8 | 0.3 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 10.5 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0" | 0.8" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 1.9" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 1.2"
3.1 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 0.9"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 0.1"
4.0 days with precipitation
April 1.2"
2.7 days with precipitation
May 2.0"
5.0 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
5.3 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
4.9 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
5.1 days with precipitation
September 2.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
Snow: 0.8"
3.6 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 1.9"
3.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
211 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,265
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,666
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Denver City's climate means for you
Denver City runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 211 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,265 heating and 1,666 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: Denver City, TX
An annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 46°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Denver City, Texas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00412408 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Denver City receives roughly 19.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 4.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 211 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 4. For energy use, 3,265 heating degree days and 1,666 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Denver City scores 83/100 (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, July-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 Denver City, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Denver City, Texas is 61°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Denver City get? ▼
Denver City receives 19.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Denver City? ▼
Denver City has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Denver City? ▼
Denver City has approximately 211 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Denver City? ▼
Denver City has 3,265 heating degree days and 1,666 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 Denver City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00412408 near Denver City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00412408. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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