Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dripping Springs, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 35.7"
- Annual precip
- 241d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs, Texas averages 67°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 35.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 241 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
67°F (20°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
35.7"
Annual Snow
0.3"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dripping Springs) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Dripping Springs area.
How Dripping Springs compares to every U.S. city
Dripping Springs's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dripping Springs
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Dripping Springs'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 | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1" | 0.2" | 5.4 | 0.2 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.3 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.7 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.5 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.0 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7" | 0.1" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
7.2 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
Snow: 0.2"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 2.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
8.0 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
4.7 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
4.1 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
Snow: 0.1"
7.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
241 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,811
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,709
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Dripping Springs's climate means for you
Dripping Springs runs 67°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 241 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,811 heating and 2,709 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: Dripping Springs, TX
Based on station USC00412585 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Dripping Springs, Texas averages 67°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 57°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Dripping Springs averages 35.7 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 241 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 17 and the first fall freeze near November 13. Turning to energy use, 1,811 heating degree days and 2,709 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dripping Springs scores 97/100 (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 Dripping Springs, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dripping Springs, Texas is 67°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Dripping Springs get? ▼
Dripping Springs receives 35.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dripping Springs? ▼
Dripping Springs has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dripping Springs? ▼
Dripping Springs has approximately 241 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 17 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dripping Springs? ▼
Dripping Springs has 1,811 heating degree days and 2,709 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 Dripping Springs climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00412585 near Dripping Springs.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00412585. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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