Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Winkler CO, TX Climate
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- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 11.4"
- Annual precip
- 225d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Winkler CO
Winkler CO, Texas averages 66°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 11.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 225 days
- frost-free days per 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
51°F
Annual Precip
11.4"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Winkler CO) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Winkler CO area.
How Winkler CO compares to every U.S. city
Winkler CO's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Winkler CO
MethodologyZooming out from Winkler CO'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 | 60°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4" | 12.4 | 0.2 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7" | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.7 | 10.0 |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| June | 98°F (36°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 27.6 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 28.4 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2" | 1.0 | 7.3 |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5" | 8.1 | 0.3 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.5"
3.4 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
3.0 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
2.8 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
1.9 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
June 1.3"
4.5 days with precipitation
July 1.5"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
5.0 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
5.2 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
4.5 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
3.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
225 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,456
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,666
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48% | 8.3 | 66% | 16% |
| February | 38% | 9.8 | 66% | 14% |
| March | 35% | 10.5 | 72% | 10% |
| April | 32% | 10.5 | 72% | 7% |
| May | 40% | 10.3 | 69% | 6% |
| June | 44% | 10.4 | 67% | 4% |
| July | 42% | 9.2 | 64% | 6% |
| August | 48% | 8.7 | 64% | 6% |
| September | 49% | 8.7 | 70% | 7% |
| October | 50% | 8.5 | 69% | 13% |
| November | 47% | 8.0 | 71% | 12% |
| December | 52% | 7.9 | 68% | 16% |
What Winkler CO's climate means for you
Winkler CO runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 225 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,456 heating and 2,666 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: Winkler CO, TX
An annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Winkler CO, Texas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00023040 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Winkler CO should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 11.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 225 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 26 and the first fall freeze near November 6. And on the energy front, 2,456 heating degree days and 2,666 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Winkler CO scores 78/100 (Good), 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 Winkler CO, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Winkler CO, Texas is 66°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Winkler CO get? ▼
Winkler CO receives 11.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Winkler CO? ▼
Winkler CO has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Winkler CO? ▼
Winkler CO has approximately 225 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 26 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Winkler CO? ▼
Winkler CO has 2,456 heating degree days and 2,666 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 Winkler CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023040 near Winkler CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023040. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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