Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
White River Reservoir, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 22.8"
- Annual precip
- 222d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for White River Reservoir
White River Reservoir, Texas averages 62°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 22.8"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 222 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
22.8"
Annual Snow
2.9"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.8"
Plus 2.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (White River Reservoir) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the White River Reservoir area.
How White River Reservoir compares to every U.S. city
White River Reservoir's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for White River Reservoir
MethodologyWhite River Reservoir'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 | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 0.1" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 1.4" | 16.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 6.7 | 0.7 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 3.9 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.4 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.7 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 3.3 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3" | 0.4" | 7.8 | 0.1 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 1.0" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 0.1"
2.2 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 1.4"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 1.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
April 1.7"
3.7 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
4.8 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 0.4"
2.7 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 1.0"
2.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
222 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,093
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,099
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What White River Reservoir's climate means for you
White River Reservoir runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 222 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,093 heating and 2,099 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: White River Reservoir, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe White River Reservoir, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00419711, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. White River Reservoir receives roughly 22.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 2.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 222 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near November 8. For energy use, 3,093 heating degree days and 2,099 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, White River Reservoir scores 93/100 (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 July-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 White River Reservoir, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in White River Reservoir, Texas is 62°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does White River Reservoir get? ▼
White River Reservoir receives 22.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for White River Reservoir? ▼
White River Reservoir has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in White River Reservoir? ▼
White River Reservoir has approximately 222 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around November 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in White River Reservoir? ▼
White River Reservoir has 3,093 heating degree days and 2,099 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 White River Reservoir climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00419711 near White River Reservoir.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00419711. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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