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Rockport, TX Climate

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

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

Rockport, Texas has an average annual temperature of 72°F and a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent). Annual precipitation totals 36.4". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

72°F (22°C)

Avg High

80°F

Avg Low

64°F

Annual Precip

36.4"

Annual Snow

0.3"

Comfort Score

92/100

Excellent

Climate Comfort Score

92/100

Excellent

Avg Annual Temperature

72°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

36.4"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rockport) 92.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Rockport area.

Warming context for Rockport

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Rockport 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 66°F (19°C) 46°F (8°C) 56°F (13°C)
February 69°F (20°C) 50°F (10°C) 59°F (15°C)
March 74°F (23°C) 57°F (14°C) 65°F (19°C)
April 80°F (27°C) 65°F (18°C) 72°F (22°C)
May 85°F (30°C) 72°F (22°C) 79°F (26°C)
June 90°F (32°C) 78°F (25°C) 84°F (29°C)
July 92°F (33°C) 79°F (26°C) 85°F (30°C)
August 93°F (34°C) 79°F (26°C) 86°F (30°C)
September 91°F (33°C) 75°F (24°C) 83°F (28°C)
October 84°F (29°C) 67°F (19°C) 75°F (24°C)
November 75°F (24°C) 56°F (13°C) 66°F (19°C)
December 68°F (20°C) 48°F (9°C) 58°F (14°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 2.6"

7.5 days with precipitation

February 2.0"

7.0 days with precipitation

March 2.8"

5.9 days with precipitation

April 2.1"

5.5 days with precipitation

May 3.4"

5.3 days with precipitation

June 3.7"

6.1 days with precipitation

July 3.0"

5.2 days with precipitation

August 2.4"

5.4 days with precipitation

September 5.7"

9.6 days with precipitation

October 4.0"

6.7 days with precipitation

November 3.0"

5.9 days with precipitation

December 1.9"

Snow: 0.3"

6.3 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

December 25

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

January 31

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

918

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

3,641

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

August

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Rockport, TX

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Rockport, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 72°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 64°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00417704, 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. Rockport receives roughly 36.4 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near January 31 and the first fall freeze near December 25. For energy use, 918 heating degree days and 3,641 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rockport scores 92/100 (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 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 Rockport, TX?
The average annual temperature in Rockport, Texas is 72°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 46°F (8°C).
How much rain does Rockport get?
Rockport receives 36.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rockport?
Rockport has a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Rockport?
Growing season data is not available for Rockport.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rockport?
Rockport has 918 heating degree days and 3,641 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 Rockport 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 USC00417704. 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: USC00417704. For informational purposes only.

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