Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gatesville, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 37.0"
- Annual precip
- 235d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gatesville
Gatesville, Texas averages 67°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 37.0"
- annual precipitation
- 235 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
78°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
37.0"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gatesville) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Gatesville area.
How Gatesville compares to every U.S. city
Gatesville'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
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 Gatesville
MethodologyGatesville'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) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3" | 0.1" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 8.6 | 0.1 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.3 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.3 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.8 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.1 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.9 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 4.1 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5" | 0.1" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.3"
Snow: 0.1"
4.6 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
4.6 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
5.1 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
4.7 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
3.3 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
4.3 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
4.3 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
4.6 days with precipitation
December 2.5"
Snow: 0.1"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
235 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,083
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,643
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Gatesville's climate means for you
Gatesville runs 67°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 235 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,083 heating and 2,643 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: Gatesville, TX
In Gatesville, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 55°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00413485, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Gatesville averages 37.0 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 235 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 19 and the first fall freeze near November 9. Turning to energy use, 2,083 heating degree days and 2,643 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gatesville scores 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Gatesville, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gatesville, Texas is 67°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Gatesville get? ▼
Gatesville receives 37.0 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 Gatesville? ▼
Gatesville 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 Gatesville? ▼
Gatesville has approximately 235 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 19 and the first fall freeze around November 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gatesville? ▼
Gatesville has 2,083 heating degree days and 2,643 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 Gatesville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00413485 near Gatesville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00413485. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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