Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Stockton, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 13.7"
- Annual precip
- 257d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Stockton
FT Stockton, Texas averages 67°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 13.7"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 257 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
13.7"
Annual Snow
1.4"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.7"
Plus 1.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Stockton) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the FT Stockton area.
How FT Stockton compares to every U.S. city
FT Stockton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for FT Stockton
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For FT Stockton, 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) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 0.5" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 0.1" | 7.0 | 0.1 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 1.1 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 8.1 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.6 |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.4 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.2 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 6.6 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 0.2 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5" | 0.8" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 0.5"
3.1 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 0.1"
2.2 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
2.4 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
2.2 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
4.7 days with precipitation
June 1.9"
4.4 days with precipitation
July 1.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
4.4 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
5.0 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
3.9 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
2.4 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 0.8"
2.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
257 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,030
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,596
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What FT Stockton's climate means for you
FT Stockton runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 257 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,030 heating and 2,596 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: FT Stockton, TX
In FT Stockton, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00413280, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in FT Stockton should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 13.7 inches, with 1.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 257 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 20. And on the energy front, 2,030 heating degree days and 2,596 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Stockton scores 87/100 (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 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 FT Stockton, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Stockton, Texas is 67°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does FT Stockton get? ▼
FT Stockton receives 13.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Stockton? ▼
FT Stockton has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in FT Stockton? ▼
FT Stockton has approximately 257 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Stockton? ▼
FT Stockton has 2,030 heating degree days and 2,596 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 FT Stockton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00413280 near FT Stockton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00413280. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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