Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Joe Pool Lake, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 41.1"
- Annual precip
- 238d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Joe Pool Lake
Joe Pool Lake, Texas averages 66°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 41.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 238 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
41.1"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Joe Pool Lake) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Joe Pool Lake area.
How Joe Pool Lake compares to every U.S. city
Joe Pool Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Joe Pool Lake
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Joe Pool Lake captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 9.6 | 0.1 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8" | 4.5 | 0.2 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 26.5 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 26.7 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.6 | 3.6 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0" | 14.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
7.7 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
6.4 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
8.8 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
July 2.3"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
5.5 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 5.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
5.4 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
238 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,342
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,591
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Joe Pool Lake's climate means for you
Joe Pool Lake runs 66°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 238 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,342 heating and 2,591 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: Joe Pool Lake, TX
Joe Pool Lake, Texas runs an annual average of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 54°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00414597, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Joe Pool Lake averages 41.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 238 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 20 and the first fall freeze near November 13. Turning to energy use, 2,342 heating degree days and 2,591 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Joe Pool Lake scores 88/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for August-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Joe Pool Lake, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Joe Pool Lake, Texas is 66°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Joe Pool Lake get? ▼
Joe Pool Lake receives 41.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Joe Pool Lake? ▼
Joe Pool Lake has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Joe Pool Lake? ▼
Joe Pool Lake has approximately 238 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 20 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Joe Pool Lake? ▼
Joe Pool Lake has 2,342 heating degree days and 2,591 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 Joe Pool Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00414597 near Joe Pool Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00414597. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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