Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sonora, TX Climate
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- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 22.7"
- Annual precip
- 219d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sonora
Sonora, Texas averages 66°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 22.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 219 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
22.7"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sonora) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Sonora area.
How Sonora compares to every U.S. city
Sonora's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sonora
MethodologyZooming out from Sonora's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2" | 13.1 | 0.2 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6" | 6.5 | 0.7 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 1.8 | 4.1 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 22.1 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 26.6 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 26.5 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 1.3 | 3.0 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.0"
3.3 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
3.8 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
3.4 days with precipitation
April 1.7"
3.7 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
4.8 days with precipitation
June 2.6"
4.8 days with precipitation
July 2.3"
3.7 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
4.6 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
October 2.1"
5.1 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
3.7 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
3.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
219 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,263
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,567
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sonora's climate means for you
Sonora runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 219 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,263 heating and 2,567 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: Sonora, TX
Based on station USC00418449 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Sonora, Texas averages 66°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Sonora sees about 22.7 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 219 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 6. On the energy side, 2,263 heating degree days and 2,567 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sonora scores 88/100 (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 July-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 Sonora, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sonora, Texas is 66°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Sonora get? ▼
Sonora receives 22.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sonora? ▼
Sonora has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sonora? ▼
Sonora has approximately 219 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sonora? ▼
Sonora has 2,263 heating degree days and 2,567 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 Sonora climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00418449 near Sonora.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00418449. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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