Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 36.1"
- Annual precip
- 265d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elgin
Elgin, Texas averages 68°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 36.1"
- annual precipitation
- 265 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
79°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
36.1"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
36.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elgin) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Elgin area.
How Elgin compares to every U.S. city
Elgin'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 Elgin
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Elgin, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.1 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.2 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
5.7 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
5.2 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
5.9 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
4.4 days with precipitation
August 2.3"
3.8 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
4.8 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
5.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
265 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,751
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,891
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Elgin's climate means for you
Elgin runs 68°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 265 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,751 heating and 2,891 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: Elgin, TX
In Elgin, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 57°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00412820, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Elgin receives roughly 36.1 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 265 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 4 and the first fall freeze near November 24. For energy use, 1,751 heating degree days and 2,891 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elgin scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Elgin, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elgin, Texas is 68°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Elgin get? ▼
Elgin receives 36.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elgin? ▼
Elgin 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 Elgin? ▼
Elgin has approximately 265 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 4 and the first fall freeze around November 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elgin? ▼
Elgin has 1,751 heating degree days and 2,891 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 Elgin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00412820 near Elgin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00412820. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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