Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Junction, TX Climate
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- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 23.0"
- Annual precip
- 203d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Junction
Junction, Texas averages 65°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 23.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 203 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
23.0"
Annual Snow
0.4"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
23.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Junction) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Junction area.
How Junction compares to every U.S. city
Junction'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Junction
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Junction 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 0.1" | 20.2 | 0.1 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 13.9 | 0.2 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 4.9 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 11.5 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.2 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.4 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.2 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 4.6 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 0.2" | 10.6 | 0.1 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2" | 0.1" | 19.1 | 0.1 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 0.1"
3.5 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
3.9 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
4.8 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
3.6 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
4.8 days with precipitation
June 2.6"
3.9 days with precipitation
July 1.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
4.4 days with precipitation
September 2.7"
4.6 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
4.1 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 0.2"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 1.2"
Snow: 0.1"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
203 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,418
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,313
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Junction's climate means for you
Junction runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 203 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,418 heating and 2,313 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: Junction, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Junction, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00414670, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Junction averages 23.0 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 203 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 28. Turning to energy use, 2,418 heating degree days and 2,313 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Junction scores 93/100 (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 July-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 Junction, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Junction, Texas is 65°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Junction get? ▼
Junction receives 23.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Junction? ▼
Junction 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 Junction? ▼
Junction has approximately 203 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Junction? ▼
Junction has 2,418 heating degree days and 2,313 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 Junction climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00414670 near Junction.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00414670. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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