Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sanderson, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 14.3"
- Annual precip
- 245d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sanderson
Sanderson, Texas averages 66°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 14.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 245 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
14.3"
Annual Snow
0.4"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sanderson) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Sanderson area.
How Sanderson compares to every U.S. city
Sanderson'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 Sanderson
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Sanderson captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6" | 0.2" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 9.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 5.7 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.6 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.1 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 5.4 | 0.1 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 0.2"
3.1 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
3.0 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
2.6 days with precipitation
May 1.7"
4.9 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
5.0 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
4.3 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
5.1 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
5.2 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
4.8 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
2.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
245 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,151
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,476
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Sanderson's climate means for you
Sanderson runs 66°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 245 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,151 heating and 2,476 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: Sanderson, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Sanderson, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00418022, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Sanderson averages 14.3 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 245 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 11 and the first fall freeze near November 11. Turning to energy use, 2,151 heating degree days and 2,476 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sanderson 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, August-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 Sanderson, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sanderson, Texas is 66°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Sanderson get? ▼
Sanderson receives 14.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sanderson? ▼
Sanderson 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 Sanderson? ▼
Sanderson has approximately 245 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 11 and the first fall freeze around November 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sanderson? ▼
Sanderson has 2,151 heating degree days and 2,476 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 Sanderson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00418022 near Sanderson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00418022. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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