Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dryden Terrell CO, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 9.8"
- Annual precip
- 272d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dryden Terrell CO
Dryden Terrell CO, Texas averages 68°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 9.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 272 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
9.8"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dryden Terrell CO) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dryden Terrell CO area.
How Dryden Terrell CO compares to every U.S. city
Dryden Terrell CO's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dryden Terrell CO
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Dryden Terrell CO, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.9 | 2.7 |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 18.7 |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 25.3 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 26.9 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 27.9 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1" | 0.1 | 6.0 |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5" | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
3.1 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
3.2 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
2.9 days with precipitation
April 0.4"
3.0 days with precipitation
May 1.3"
4.8 days with precipitation
June 1.2"
4.6 days with precipitation
July 1.0"
3.1 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
4.0 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
4.2 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
3.0 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
272 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,728
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,933
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dryden Terrell CO's climate means for you
Dryden Terrell CO runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 272 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,728 heating and 2,933 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: Dryden Terrell CO, TX
Dryden Terrell CO, Texas runs an annual average of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 56°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 USW00003032, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Dryden Terrell CO sees about 9.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 272 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 1 and the first fall freeze near November 28. On the energy side, 1,728 heating degree days and 2,933 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dryden Terrell CO scores 72/100 (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 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 Dryden Terrell CO, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dryden Terrell CO, Texas is 68°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Dryden Terrell CO get? ▼
Dryden Terrell CO receives 9.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dryden Terrell CO? ▼
Dryden Terrell CO has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dryden Terrell CO? ▼
Dryden Terrell CO has approximately 272 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 1 and the first fall freeze around November 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dryden Terrell CO? ▼
Dryden Terrell CO has 1,728 heating degree days and 2,933 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 Dryden Terrell CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003032 near Dryden Terrell CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003032. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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