Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Marathon, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 12.6"
- Annual precip
- 208d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Marathon
Marathon, Texas averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 12.6"
- annual precipitation
- 208 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
62°F (16°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
12.6"
Annual Snow
0.3"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Marathon) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Marathon area.
How Marathon compares to every U.S. city
Marathon's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Marathon
MethodologyMarathon'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 | 62°F (16°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5" | 0.2" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 14.6 | 0.1 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 6.6 | 0.5 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 3.8 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 15.3 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.9 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.2 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.3 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 2.3 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 10.2 | 0.1 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3" | 0.1" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 0.2"
2.1 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
1.7 days with precipitation
March 0.3"
1.4 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
1.8 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
3.8 days with precipitation
June 1.6"
4.6 days with precipitation
July 2.3"
5.0 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
4.4 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
4.4 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
3.1 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
1.6 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 0.1"
1.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
208 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,732
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,494
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Marathon's climate means for you
Marathon runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 208 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,732 heating and 1,494 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: Marathon, TX
In Marathon, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00415579, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Marathon should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 12.6 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 208 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 1. And on the energy front, 2,732 heating degree days and 1,494 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Marathon scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Marathon, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Marathon, Texas is 62°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Marathon get? ▼
Marathon receives 12.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Marathon? ▼
Marathon has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Marathon? ▼
Marathon has approximately 208 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Marathon? ▼
Marathon has 2,732 heating degree days and 1,494 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 Marathon climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00415579 near Marathon.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00415579. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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