Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Granger Dam, TX Climate
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- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 35.1"
- Annual precip
- 262d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Granger Dam
Granger Dam, Texas averages 68°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 35.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 262 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
35.1"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Granger Dam) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Granger Dam area.
How Granger Dam compares to every U.S. city
Granger Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Granger Dam
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Granger Dam's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 4.3 | 0.1 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.0 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.5 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.4 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.9 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.8 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
March 2.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
6.7 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
6.7 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
6.9 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
262 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,860
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,802
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Granger Dam's climate means for you
Granger Dam runs 68°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 262 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,860 heating and 2,802 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: Granger Dam, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Granger Dam, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00413686, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Granger Dam receives roughly 35.1 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 262 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 22. For energy use, 1,860 heating degree days and 2,802 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Granger Dam scores 97/100 (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 Granger Dam, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Granger Dam, Texas is 68°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Granger Dam get? ▼
Granger Dam receives 35.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Granger Dam? ▼
Granger Dam has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Granger Dam? ▼
Granger Dam has approximately 262 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Granger Dam? ▼
Granger Dam has 1,860 heating degree days and 2,802 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 Granger Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00413686 near Granger Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00413686. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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