Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mineola, TX Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 46.5"
- Annual precip
- 236d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mineola
Mineola, Texas averages 64°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 46.5"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 236 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
46.5"
Annual Snow
0.7"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Plus 0.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mineola) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Mineola area.
How Mineola compares to every U.S. city
Mineola'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 Mineola
MethodologyZooming out from Mineola's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 0.2" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 0.3" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2" | 0.1" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.1 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 3.4 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1" | 0.1" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 0.2"
7.5 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
Snow: 0.3"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
Snow: 0.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
7.5 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
July 2.7"
5.3 days with precipitation
August 2.7"
4.9 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 5.0"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
December 5.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
236 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,520
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,247
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Mineola's climate means for you
Mineola runs 64°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 236 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,520 heating and 2,247 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: Mineola, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Mineola, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 53°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00415954, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Mineola receives roughly 46.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 0.7 inches typically falling as snow. 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 20 and the first fall freeze near November 11. For energy use, 2,520 heating degree days and 2,247 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mineola scores 93/100 (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, August-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 Mineola, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mineola, Texas is 64°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Mineola get? ▼
Mineola receives 46.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mineola? ▼
Mineola 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 Mineola? ▼
Mineola has approximately 236 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 20 and the first fall freeze around November 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mineola? ▼
Mineola has 2,520 heating degree days and 2,247 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 Mineola climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00415954 near Mineola.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00415954. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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