Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Franklin, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 40.6"
- Annual precip
- 273d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Franklin
Franklin, 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
- 40.6"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 273 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
40.6"
Annual Snow
0.6"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Plus 0.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Franklin) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Franklin area.
How Franklin compares to every U.S. city
Franklin'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Franklin
MethodologyFranklin's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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) | 3.5" | 0.3" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 0.3" | 3.9 | 0.2 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.8 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.4 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.1 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.5"
Snow: 0.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
Snow: 0.3"
7.9 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
4.7 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
4.7 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
8.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
273 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,764
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,864
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Franklin's climate means for you
Franklin runs 68°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 273 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,764 heating and 2,864 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: Franklin, TX
An annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 57°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Franklin, Texas. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00413321 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Franklin receives roughly 40.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 0.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 273 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 28 and the first fall freeze near November 28. For energy use, 1,764 heating degree days and 2,864 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Franklin 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 Franklin, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Franklin, Texas is 68°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Franklin get? ▼
Franklin receives 40.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Franklin? ▼
Franklin 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 Franklin? ▼
Franklin has approximately 273 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 28 and the first fall freeze around November 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Franklin? ▼
Franklin has 1,764 heating degree days and 2,864 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 Franklin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00413321 near Franklin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00413321. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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