Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Livingston, TX Climate
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- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 51.0"
- Annual precip
- 268d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Livingston
Livingston, Texas averages 69°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 51.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 268 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
69°F (20°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
51.0"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Livingston) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Livingston area.
How Livingston compares to every U.S. city
Livingston's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Livingston
MethodologyLivingston's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 6.7 | 0.1 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7" | 2.5 | 0.1 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 21.6 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 27.5 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 27.7 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.5"
7.7 days with precipitation
February 3.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
April 4.3"
5.5 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
6.5 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
6.8 days with precipitation
September 4.4"
5.9 days with precipitation
October 4.6"
5.7 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
268 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,647
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,995
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Livingston's climate means for you
Livingston runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 268 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,647 heating and 2,995 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: Livingston, TX
Livingston, Texas runs an annual average of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 58°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00415271, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Livingston averages 51.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 268 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 1 and the first fall freeze near November 24. Turning to energy use, 1,647 heating degree days and 2,995 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Livingston scores 82/100 (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 Livingston, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Livingston, Texas is 69°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (5°C).
How much rain does Livingston get? ▼
Livingston receives 51.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Livingston? ▼
Livingston has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Livingston? ▼
Livingston has approximately 268 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 1 and the first fall freeze around November 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Livingston? ▼
Livingston has 1,647 heating degree days and 2,995 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 Livingston climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00415271 near Livingston.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00415271. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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