Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
EL Campo, TX Climate
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- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- 285d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for EL Campo
EL Campo, Texas averages 71°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 49.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 285 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
71°F (22°C)
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (EL Campo) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the EL Campo area.
How EL Campo compares to every U.S. city
EL Campo'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 EL Campo
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for EL Campo 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 | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 24.6 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 28.3 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 29.3 |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 21.9 |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6" | 0.0 | 10.8 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7" | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 1.9"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
8.0 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
5.5 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
September 5.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 5.6"
6.0 days with precipitation
November 5.7"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
285 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,214
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,307
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What EL Campo's climate means for you
EL Campo runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 285 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,214 heating and 3,307 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: EL Campo, TX
EL Campo, Texas runs an annual average of 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 82°F to a mean daily low of 60°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00412786, 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. EL Campo sees about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 285 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 23 and the first fall freeze near December 5. On the energy side, 1,214 heating degree days and 3,307 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, EL Campo scores 92/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for August-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in EL Campo, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in EL Campo, Texas is 71°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (6°C).
How much rain does EL Campo get? ▼
EL Campo receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for EL Campo? ▼
EL Campo 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 EL Campo? ▼
EL Campo has approximately 285 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 23 and the first fall freeze around December 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in EL Campo? ▼
EL Campo has 1,214 heating degree days and 3,307 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 EL Campo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00412786 near EL Campo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00412786. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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