Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Persimmon Gap, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 10.8"
- Annual precip
- 260d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Persimmon Gap
Persimmon Gap, Texas averages 68°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 10.8"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 260 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
10.8"
Annual Snow
0.6"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.8"
Plus 0.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Persimmon Gap) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Persimmon Gap area.
How Persimmon Gap compares to every U.S. city
Persimmon Gap's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 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 Persimmon Gap
MethodologyPersimmon Gap's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 65°F (18°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4" | 0.2" | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 6.5 | 0.5 |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 14.1 |
| May | 94°F (34°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.4 |
| June | 98°F (37°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.9 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.3 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.9 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 9.8 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5" | 0.1" | 3.5 | 0.7 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4" | 0.3" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 0.2"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
2.4 days with precipitation
March 0.3"
2.3 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
4.9 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
5.0 days with precipitation
July 1.8"
5.2 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
4.0 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 0.1"
3.2 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 0.3"
2.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
260 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,789
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,037
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Persimmon Gap's climate means for you
Persimmon Gap runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 260 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,789 heating and 3,037 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: Persimmon Gap, TX
An annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 54°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Persimmon Gap, Texas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00416959 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Persimmon Gap averages 10.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 0.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 260 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 20. Turning to energy use, 1,789 heating degree days and 3,037 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Persimmon Gap scores 87/100 (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, July-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 Persimmon Gap, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Persimmon Gap, Texas is 68°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Persimmon Gap get? ▼
Persimmon Gap receives 10.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Persimmon Gap? ▼
Persimmon Gap has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Persimmon Gap? ▼
Persimmon Gap has approximately 260 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Persimmon Gap? ▼
Persimmon Gap has 1,789 heating degree days and 3,037 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 Persimmon Gap climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00416959 near Persimmon Gap.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00416959. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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