Climate Comfort Score
100/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rockport, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 100/100
- Comfort score
- 36.4"
- Annual precip
- 328d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rockport
Rockport, Texas averages 72°F a year and scores 100/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 99% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 100/100
- comfort score, milder than 99% of U.S. cities
- 36.4"
- annual precipitation
- 328 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
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
64°F
Annual Precip
36.4"
Annual Snow
0.3"
Comfort Score
100/100
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) 100.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Rockport area.
How Rockport compares to every U.S. city
Rockport's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
100 Top 1% higher than 99% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rockport
MethodologyRockport'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 | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.9 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.3" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
328 days
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
What Rockport's climate means for you
Rockport runs 72°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 328 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 918 heating and 3,641 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: Rockport, TX
In Rockport, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 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. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00417704, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Rockport should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 36.4 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 328 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 31 and the first fall freeze near December 25. And on the energy front, 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 100/100 (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 100/100 (Excellent), milder than 99% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rockport? ▼
Rockport has approximately 328 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 31 and the first fall freeze around December 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rockport? ▼
Rockport has 918 heating degree days and 3,641 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 Rockport climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00417704 near Rockport.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00417704. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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