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Port Arthur SE TX, TX Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Port Arthur SE TX, Texas has an average annual temperature of 70°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 62.1". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

70°F (21°C)

Avg High

80°F

Avg Low

60°F

Annual Precip

62.1"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

70°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

62.1"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Port Arthur SE TX) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Port Arthur SE TX area.

Warming context for Port Arthur SE TX

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Port Arthur SE TX captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 64°F (18°C) 44°F (7°C) 54°F (12°C)
February 67°F (20°C) 48°F (9°C) 58°F (14°C)
March 73°F (23°C) 53°F (12°C) 63°F (17°C)
April 79°F (26°C) 60°F (15°C) 69°F (21°C)
May 86°F (30°C) 67°F (20°C) 77°F (25°C)
June 91°F (33°C) 73°F (23°C) 82°F (28°C)
July 93°F (34°C) 75°F (24°C) 84°F (29°C)
August 93°F (34°C) 74°F (24°C) 84°F (29°C)
September 90°F (32°C) 71°F (21°C) 80°F (27°C)
October 82°F (28°C) 61°F (16°C) 72°F (22°C)
November 72°F (22°C) 52°F (11°C) 62°F (17°C)
December 66°F (19°C) 46°F (8°C) 56°F (13°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 5.3"

9.6 days with precipitation

February 3.1"

8.6 days with precipitation

March 3.6"

7.6 days with precipitation

April 3.9"

7.2 days with precipitation

May 4.7"

7.2 days with precipitation

June 6.7"

10.7 days with precipitation

July 6.8"

11.8 days with precipitation

August 6.9"

11.3 days with precipitation

September 6.7"

8.9 days with precipitation

October 5.5"

7.5 days with precipitation

November 3.9"

7.6 days with precipitation

December 5.0"

9.7 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

December 7

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

February 14

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

1,262

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

3,076

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

August

Coldest Month

January

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 74% 9.5
February 75% 10.1
March 75% 10.2
April 75% 10.0
May 77% 8.0
June 78% 6.7
July 78% 5.8
August 78% 6.3
September 74% 7.4
October 76% 8.2
November 76% 8.7
December 75% 9.3

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Port Arthur SE TX, TX

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Port Arthur SE TX, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 60°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00012917, 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. Port Arthur SE TX receives roughly 62.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near February 14 and the first fall freeze near December 7. For energy use, 1,262 heating degree days and 3,076 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Port Arthur SE TX scores 67/100 (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 August-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 Port Arthur SE TX, TX?
The average annual temperature in Port Arthur SE TX, Texas is 70°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 44°F (7°C).
How much rain does Port Arthur SE TX get?
Port Arthur SE TX receives 62.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Port Arthur SE TX?
Port Arthur SE TX has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Port Arthur SE TX?
Growing season data is not available for Port Arthur SE TX.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Port Arthur SE TX?
Port Arthur SE TX has 1,262 heating degree days and 3,076 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Port Arthur SE TX climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00012917. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012917. For informational purposes only.

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