Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sugar Land, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 51.1"
- Annual precip
- 307d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sugar Land
Sugar Land, Texas averages 71°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 51.1"
- annual precipitation
- 307 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
71°F (21°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
51.1"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sugar Land) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Sugar Land area.
How Sugar Land compares to every U.S. city
Sugar Land's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
90 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sugar Land
MethodologyZooming out from Sugar Land'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.6 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.4 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.9 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 6.6 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
6.5 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
5.1 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
5.7 days with precipitation
June 5.7"
7.8 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
6.7 days with precipitation
August 5.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
September 5.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 5.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
November 4.4"
5.3 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
307 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,208
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,289
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Sugar Land's climate means for you
Sugar Land runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 307 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,208 heating and 3,289 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: Sugar Land, TX
Based on station USC00418728 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Sugar Land, Texas averages 71°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 61°F. August 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.
Beyond temperature, Sugar Land averages 51.1 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 307 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 9 and the first fall freeze near December 13. Turning to energy use, 1,208 heating degree days and 3,289 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sugar Land scores 90/100 (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 Sugar Land, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sugar Land, Texas is 71°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Sugar Land get? ▼
Sugar Land receives 51.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sugar Land? ▼
Sugar Land has a climate comfort score of 90/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sugar Land? ▼
Sugar Land has approximately 307 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 9 and the first fall freeze around December 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sugar Land? ▼
Sugar Land has 1,208 heating degree days and 3,289 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 Sugar Land climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00418728 near Sugar Land.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00418728. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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