Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fredericksburg, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 30.6"
- Annual precip
- 237d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Texas averages 66°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 30.6"
- annual precipitation
- 237 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
78°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
30.6"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fredericksburg) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Fredericksburg area.
How Fredericksburg compares to every U.S. city
Fredericksburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Fredericksburg
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Fredericksburg, 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 | 60°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8" | 0.1" | 7.9 | 0.2 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.2 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.5 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.1 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2" | 0.1" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.6"
7.0 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
Snow: 0.1"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
6.4 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
4.5 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
5.2 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
6.5 days with precipitation
November 2.2"
Snow: 0.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
237 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,163
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,382
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Fredericksburg's climate means for you
Fredericksburg runs 66°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 237 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,163 heating and 2,382 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: Fredericksburg, TX
Based on station USC00413329 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Fredericksburg, Texas averages 66°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Fredericksburg averages 30.6 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 237 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 18 and the first fall freeze near November 10. Turning to energy use, 2,163 heating degree days and 2,382 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fredericksburg scores 93/100 (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 Fredericksburg, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fredericksburg, Texas is 66°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Fredericksburg get? ▼
Fredericksburg receives 30.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fredericksburg? ▼
Fredericksburg has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fredericksburg? ▼
Fredericksburg has approximately 237 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 18 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fredericksburg? ▼
Fredericksburg has 2,163 heating degree days and 2,382 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 Fredericksburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00413329 near Fredericksburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00413329. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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