Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg 2 stations
Refugio, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 34.8"
- Annual precip
- 278d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Refugio
Refugio, Texas averages 71°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 34.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 278 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
71°F (22°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
34.8"
Annual Snow
0.5"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Refugio) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Refugio area.
How Refugio compares to every U.S. city
Refugio's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Refugio
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Refugio's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.5 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.1 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.9 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.5 |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.8 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2" | 0.5" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.3"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
5.0 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
5.3 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
5.9 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
Snow: 0.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
278 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,061
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,308
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Refugio's climate means for you
Refugio runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 278 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,061 heating and 3,308 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: Refugio, TX
Refugio, Texas runs an annual average of 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 61°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from 2 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Refugio averages 34.8 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 278 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 27 and the first fall freeze near December 2. As for energy demand, 1,061 heating degree days and 3,308 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Refugio scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Refugio, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Refugio, Texas is 71°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Refugio get? ▼
Refugio receives 34.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Refugio? ▼
Refugio has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Refugio? ▼
Refugio has approximately 278 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 27 and the first fall freeze around December 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Refugio? ▼
Refugio has 1,061 heating degree days and 3,308 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Refugio climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Refugio.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00417533. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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