Climate Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mccook, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 85/100
- Comfort score
- 19.8"
- Annual precip
- 331d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mccook
Mccook, Texas averages 73°F a year and scores 85/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 73°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 85/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 19.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 331 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
73°F (23°C)
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
19.8"
Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mccook) 85.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Mccook area.
How Mccook compares to every U.S. city
Mccook's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
85 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mccook
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Mccook, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 69°F (20°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1" | 0.1 | 4.9 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 11.9 |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 28.2 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 29.5 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 30.0 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1" | 0.6 | 0.3 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
6.5 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
5.0 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 1.7"
4.4 days with precipitation
June 2.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
4.5 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
3.7 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
8.4 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
4.8 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
5.3 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
6.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
331 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
813
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,881
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Mccook's climate means for you
Mccook runs 73°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 331 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 813 heating and 3,881 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: Mccook, TX
An annual average temperature of 73°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 85°F to a mean daily low of 62°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Mccook, Texas. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00415721 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Mccook sees about 19.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 331 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 22 and the first fall freeze near December 19. On the energy side, 813 heating degree days and 3,881 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mccook scores 85/100 (Excellent), 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 August-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 Mccook, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mccook, Texas is 73°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 47°F (9°C).
How much rain does Mccook get? ▼
Mccook receives 19.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mccook? ▼
Mccook has a climate comfort score of 85/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mccook? ▼
Mccook has approximately 331 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 22 and the first fall freeze around December 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mccook? ▼
Mccook has 813 heating degree days and 3,881 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Mccook climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00415721 near Mccook.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00415721. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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