Climate Comfort Score
89/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Galveston Scholes Fld, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 89/100
- Comfort score
- 47.2"
- Annual precip
- -11d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Galveston Scholes Fld
Galveston Scholes Fld, Texas averages 72°F a year and scores 89/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 93% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 89/100
- comfort score, milder than 93% of U.S. cities
- 47.2"
- annual precipitation
- -11 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
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
66°F
Annual Precip
47.2"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
89/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
72°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Galveston Scholes Fld) 89.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Galveston Scholes Fld area.
How Galveston Scholes Fld compares to every U.S. city
Galveston Scholes Fld's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
89 Top 7% higher than 93% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Galveston Scholes Fld
MethodologyZooming out from Galveston Scholes Fld's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 63°F (17°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2" | 0.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
5.2 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
September 6.7"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 5.2"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 4.2"
Snow: 0.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
-11 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
889
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,571
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Galveston Scholes Fld's climate means for you
Galveston Scholes Fld runs 72°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -11 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 889 heating and 3,571 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: Galveston Scholes Fld, TX
Based on station USW00012923 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Galveston Scholes Fld, Texas averages 72°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 66°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Galveston Scholes Fld receives roughly 47.2 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -11 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 18 and the first fall freeze near January 7. For energy use, 889 heating degree days and 3,571 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Galveston Scholes Fld scores 89/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Galveston Scholes Fld, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Galveston Scholes Fld, Texas is 72°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 49°F (9°C).
How much rain does Galveston Scholes Fld get? ▼
Galveston Scholes Fld receives 47.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Galveston Scholes Fld? ▼
Galveston Scholes Fld has a climate comfort score of 89/100 (Excellent), milder than 93% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Galveston Scholes Fld? ▼
Galveston Scholes Fld has approximately -11 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 18 and the first fall freeze around January 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Galveston Scholes Fld? ▼
Galveston Scholes Fld has 889 heating degree days and 3,571 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Galveston Scholes Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012923 near Galveston Scholes Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012923. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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