Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lufkin, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 50.0"
- Annual precip
- 236d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lufkin
Lufkin, Texas averages 65°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 50.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- 236 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
76°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
50.0"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lufkin) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Lufkin area.
How Lufkin compares to every U.S. city
Lufkin'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 Lufkin
MethodologyLufkin'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5" | 0.1" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 0.1" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.4 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.5"
Snow: 0.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
Snow: 0.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
9.1 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
7.5 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
8.0 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
236 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,323
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,241
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lufkin's climate means for you
Lufkin runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 236 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,323 heating and 2,241 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: Lufkin, TX
An annual average temperature of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 53°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Lufkin, Texas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00415415 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Lufkin averages 50.0 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 236 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 19 and the first fall freeze near November 10. As for energy demand, 2,323 heating degree days and 2,241 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lufkin scores 93/100 (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 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 Lufkin, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lufkin, Texas is 65°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Lufkin get? ▼
Lufkin receives 50.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lufkin? ▼
Lufkin 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 Lufkin? ▼
Lufkin has approximately 236 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 19 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lufkin? ▼
Lufkin has 2,323 heating degree days and 2,241 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 Lufkin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00415415 near Lufkin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00415415. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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