Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MC Lean, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 26.4"
- Annual precip
- 203d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MC Lean
MC Lean, Texas averages 60°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 26.4"
- annual precipitation · 8" snow
- 203 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
26.4"
Annual Snow
7.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.4"
Plus 7.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (MC Lean) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the MC Lean area.
How MC Lean compares to every U.S. city
MC Lean's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for MC Lean
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. MC Lean's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9" | 1.6" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9" | 0.6" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6" | 1.1" | 10.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4" | 0.1" | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.5 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.1 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0" | 1.2" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 2.9" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 1.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 0.6"
2.9 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 1.1"
3.9 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
Snow: 0.1"
4.0 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
5.8 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
4.6 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
5.9 days with precipitation
September 2.5"
3.3 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
3.5 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
Snow: 1.2"
3.0 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 2.9"
2.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
203 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,504
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,667
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What MC Lean's climate means for you
MC Lean runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 203 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,504 heating and 1,667 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: MC Lean, TX
MC Lean, Texas runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 47°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 USC00415770, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in MC Lean should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 26.4 inches, with 7.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 203 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near October 30. And on the energy front, 3,504 heating degree days and 1,667 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MC Lean scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in MC Lean, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in MC Lean, Texas is 60°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does MC Lean get? ▼
MC Lean receives 26.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 7.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MC Lean? ▼
MC Lean has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in MC Lean? ▼
MC Lean has approximately 203 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MC Lean? ▼
MC Lean has 3,504 heating degree days and 1,667 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 MC Lean climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00415770 near MC Lean.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00415770. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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