Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Waco Dam, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 37.5"
- Annual precip
- 256d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Waco Dam
Waco Dam, Texas averages 67°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 37.5"
- annual precipitation
- 256 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
37.5"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Waco Dam) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Waco Dam area.
How Waco Dam compares to every U.S. city
Waco Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Waco Dam
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Waco Dam's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 8.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.5 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.1 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.1 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 4.9 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
6.9 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
7.7 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
6.6 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
4.2 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
6.6 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
256 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,125
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,725
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Waco Dam's climate means for you
Waco Dam runs 67°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 256 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,125 heating and 2,725 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: Waco Dam, TX
In Waco Dam, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00419417, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Waco Dam averages 37.5 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 256 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 9 and the first fall freeze near November 20. As for energy demand, 2,125 heating degree days and 2,725 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Waco Dam scores 97/100 (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 Waco Dam, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Waco Dam, Texas is 67°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Waco Dam get? ▼
Waco Dam receives 37.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Waco Dam? ▼
Waco Dam has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Waco Dam? ▼
Waco Dam has approximately 256 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 9 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Waco Dam? ▼
Waco Dam has 2,125 heating degree days and 2,725 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 Waco Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00419417 near Waco Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00419417. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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