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Littlefield, TX Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Littlefield, Texas has an average annual temperature of 59°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 18.0", including 6.8" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

59°F (15°C)

Avg High

74°F

Avg Low

43°F

Annual Precip

18.0"

Annual Snow

6.8"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

59°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

18.0"

Plus 6.8" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Littlefield) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Littlefield area.

Warming context for Littlefield

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Littlefield captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 54°F (12°C) 23°F (-5°C) 38°F (4°C)
February 58°F (15°C) 26°F (-3°C) 42°F (6°C)
March 67°F (19°C) 33°F (0°C) 50°F (10°C)
April 75°F (24°C) 41°F (5°C) 58°F (14°C)
May 83°F (28°C) 52°F (11°C) 67°F (20°C)
June 91°F (33°C) 61°F (16°C) 76°F (24°C)
July 93°F (34°C) 64°F (18°C) 79°F (26°C)
August 91°F (33°C) 63°F (17°C) 77°F (25°C)
September 84°F (29°C) 55°F (13°C) 70°F (21°C)
October 75°F (24°C) 43°F (6°C) 59°F (15°C)
November 63°F (17°C) 32°F (0°C) 47°F (8°C)
December 54°F (12°C) 24°F (-4°C) 39°F (4°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.7"

Snow: 1.2"

2.7 days with precipitation

February 0.6"

Snow: 1.5"

3.1 days with precipitation

March 1.1"

Snow: 0.6"

3.7 days with precipitation

April 1.1"

Snow: 0.1"

3.4 days with precipitation

May 2.0"

6.2 days with precipitation

June 2.9"

6.9 days with precipitation

July 2.2"

5.7 days with precipitation

August 2.4"

6.5 days with precipitation

September 2.3"

5.7 days with precipitation

October 1.3"

4.2 days with precipitation

November 0.7"

Snow: 1.1"

2.6 days with precipitation

December 0.8"

Snow: 2.3"

3.5 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 26

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 14

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

3,838

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,493

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Littlefield, TX

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Littlefield, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00415265, 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. Littlefield receives roughly 18.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 6.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near October 26. For energy use, 3,838 heating degree days and 1,493 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Littlefield scores 67/100 (Good), 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 July-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 Littlefield, TX?
The average annual temperature in Littlefield, Texas is 59°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Littlefield get?
Littlefield receives 18.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 6.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Littlefield?
Littlefield has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Littlefield?
Growing season data is not available for Littlefield.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Littlefield?
Littlefield has 3,838 heating degree days and 1,493 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Littlefield climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00415265. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00415265. For informational purposes only.

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