Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ferris, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 40.9"
- Annual precip
- 252d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ferris
Ferris, Texas averages 66°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 40.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 252 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
40.9"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ferris) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Ferris area.
How Ferris compares to every U.S. city
Ferris'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 Ferris
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Ferris, 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 | 58°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1" | 8.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9" | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 21.6 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 28.9 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 27.1 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9" | 0.3 | 3.8 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 3.6 | 0.1 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
6.3 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
5.5 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
6.6 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
5.1 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
3.5 days with precipitation
August 2.8"
4.3 days with precipitation
September 2.7"
4.3 days with precipitation
October 4.9"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
4.9 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
5.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
252 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,285
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,685
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Ferris's climate means for you
Ferris runs 66°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 252 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,285 heating and 2,685 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: Ferris, TX
Ferris, Texas runs an annual average of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 55°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 USC00413133, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Ferris averages 40.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 252 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 12 and the first fall freeze near November 19. Turning to energy use, 2,285 heating degree days and 2,685 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ferris scores 92/100 (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 Ferris, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ferris, Texas is 66°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Ferris get? ▼
Ferris receives 40.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ferris? ▼
Ferris 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 Ferris? ▼
Ferris has approximately 252 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 12 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ferris? ▼
Ferris has 2,285 heating degree days and 2,685 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 Ferris climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00413133 near Ferris.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00413133. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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