Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mineral Wells, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 31.8"
- Annual precip
- 231d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells, Texas averages 65°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 31.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 231 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
31.8"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mineral Wells) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Mineral Wells area.
How Mineral Wells compares to every U.S. city
Mineral Wells's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mineral Wells
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Mineral Wells captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2" | 9.4 | 0.2 |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6" | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1" | 0.0 | 28.3 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 26.9 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 16.6 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.4 | 4.5 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4" | 4.9 | 0.1 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
5.8 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
6.2 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
8.9 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
5.0 days with precipitation
August 2.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
September 2.7"
5.8 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
5.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
231 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,410
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,489
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Mineral Wells's climate means for you
Mineral Wells runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 231 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,410 heating and 2,489 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: Mineral Wells, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Mineral Wells, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 53°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00093985, 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. Mineral Wells receives roughly 31.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 231 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 24 and the first fall freeze near November 10. For energy use, 2,410 heating degree days and 2,489 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mineral Wells scores 88/100 (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 Mineral Wells, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mineral Wells, Texas is 65°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Mineral Wells get? ▼
Mineral Wells receives 31.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mineral Wells? ▼
Mineral Wells has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mineral Wells? ▼
Mineral Wells has approximately 231 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 24 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mineral Wells? ▼
Mineral Wells has 2,410 heating degree days and 2,489 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 Mineral Wells climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093985 near Mineral Wells.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093985. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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