Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 30.8"
- Annual precip
- 272d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hondo
Hondo, Texas averages 70°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 30.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 272 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
30.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hondo) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Hondo area.
How Hondo compares to every U.S. city
Hondo'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 Hondo
MethodologyZooming out from Hondo'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 | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.7 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.5 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.6 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 6.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
6.1 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
5.0 days with precipitation
August 2.5"
4.7 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
6.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
272 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,402
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,102
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Hondo's climate means for you
Hondo runs 70°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 272 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,402 heating and 3,102 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: Hondo, TX
In Hondo, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 58°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00414254, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Hondo averages 30.8 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 272 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 28 and the first fall freeze near November 27. As for energy demand, 1,402 heating degree days and 3,102 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hondo scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hondo, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hondo, Texas is 70°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Hondo get? ▼
Hondo receives 30.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hondo? ▼
Hondo 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 Hondo? ▼
Hondo has approximately 272 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 28 and the first fall freeze around November 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hondo? ▼
Hondo has 1,402 heating degree days and 3,102 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 Hondo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00414254 near Hondo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00414254. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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