Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Muleshoe, TX Climate
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- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 17.9"
- Annual precip
- 182d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Muleshoe
Muleshoe, Texas averages 58°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 17.9"
- annual precipitation
- 182 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
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
17.9"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Muleshoe) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Muleshoe area.
How Muleshoe compares to every U.S. city
Muleshoe's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Muleshoe
MethodologyZooming out from Muleshoe'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8" | 14.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8" | 6.1 | 1.5 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2" | 0.6 | 8.6 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 21.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5" | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 18.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
2.5 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 2.2"
8.0 days with precipitation
June 2.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
July 2.3"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
September 2.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
3.2 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
4.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
182 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,941
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,347
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Muleshoe's climate means for you
Muleshoe runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 182 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,941 heating and 1,347 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: Muleshoe, TX
Muleshoe, Texas runs an annual average of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 42°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 USW00003054, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Muleshoe sees about 17.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 182 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 21. On the energy side, 3,941 heating degree days and 1,347 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Muleshoe scores 68/100 (Good), 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 Muleshoe, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Muleshoe, Texas is 58°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Muleshoe get? ▼
Muleshoe receives 17.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Muleshoe? ▼
Muleshoe has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Muleshoe? ▼
Muleshoe has approximately 182 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Muleshoe? ▼
Muleshoe has 3,941 heating degree days and 1,347 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 Muleshoe climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003054 near Muleshoe.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003054. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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