Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 19.3"
- Annual precip
- 184d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Friona
Friona, Texas averages 57°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 19.3"
- annual precipitation · 13" snow
- 184 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
19.3"
Annual Snow
13.0"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.3"
Plus 13.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Friona) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Friona area.
How Friona compares to every U.S. city
Friona's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Friona
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Friona, 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 | 51°F (11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7" | 2.5" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5" | 2.4" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 1.4" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0" | 0.5" | 5.8 | 0.3 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 5.7 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.6" | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 1.9" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 3.7" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 2.5"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 2.4"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 1.4"
4.2 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
Snow: 0.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
June 2.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
6.5 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
8.2 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
5.4 days with precipitation
October 2.0"
Snow: 0.6"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 1.9"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 3.7"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
184 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,243
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,296
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Friona's climate means for you
Friona runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 184 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,243 heating and 1,296 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: Friona, TX
Based on station USC00413368 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Friona, Texas averages 57°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July 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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Friona should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 19.3 inches, with 13.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 184 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 23. And on the energy front, 4,243 heating degree days and 1,296 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Friona scores 68/100 (Good), 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 July-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 Friona, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Friona, Texas is 57°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Friona get? ▼
Friona receives 19.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 13.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Friona? ▼
Friona has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Friona? ▼
Friona has approximately 184 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Friona? ▼
Friona has 4,243 heating degree days and 1,296 cooling degree days annually, a heating-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 Friona climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00413368 near Friona.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00413368. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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