Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lake Palo Pinto, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 232d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lake Palo Pinto
Lake Palo Pinto, Texas averages 65°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 232 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lake Palo Pinto) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lake Palo Pinto area.
How Lake Palo Pinto compares to every U.S. city
Lake Palo Pinto's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lake Palo Pinto
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lake Palo Pinto 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) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 12.3 | 0.2 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 4.6 | 0.4 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 19.1 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (30°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 28.2 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 25.9 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 15.3 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 3.0 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 16.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
232 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,499
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,588
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lake Palo Pinto's climate means for you
Lake Palo Pinto runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 232 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,499 heating and 2,588 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: Lake Palo Pinto, TX
An annual average temperature of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 53°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Lake Palo Pinto, Texas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00414979 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Lake Palo Pinto receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 232 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 23 and the first fall freeze near November 10. For energy use, 2,499 heating degree days and 2,588 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lake Palo Pinto scores 73/100 (Good), 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 Lake Palo Pinto, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lake Palo Pinto, Texas is 65°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Lake Palo Pinto get? ▼
Lake Palo Pinto receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lake Palo Pinto? ▼
Lake Palo Pinto has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lake Palo Pinto? ▼
Lake Palo Pinto has approximately 232 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 23 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lake Palo Pinto? ▼
Lake Palo Pinto has 2,499 heating degree days and 2,588 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 Lake Palo Pinto climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00414979 near Lake Palo Pinto.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00414979. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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