Cherokee County Climate
Cherokee County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
65.0°F
Annual Precip
48.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Extreme Heat Days
82.69999999999999
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Cherokee County Weather
Humid Piney Woods Climate
Cherokee County's 65.0°F average temperature sits well above the national median. It is a quintessential East Texas environment defined by high humidity and dense forest growth.
Mirroring the State Average
The county's 65.0°F average temperature almost perfectly matches the state benchmark of 65.5°F. However, its 48.2 inches of annual rain is far higher than the state average of 31.9 inches.
Warmer than its Neighbors
Cherokee is slightly warmer than Cass County to its northeast, which averages 64.4°F. Both counties share the heavy rainfall patterns that define the eastern third of the state.
Long, Sultry Summer Heat
Summer heat is persistent, with 83 days reaching 90°F or higher and a July average of 82.1°F. Winters are very mild at 48.3°F, seeing only trace amounts of snow at 0.3 inches.
Plan for Wet Summers
High-efficiency cooling is vital for the 81.0°F summer average. Homeowners should ensure proper drainage to handle the 48.2 inches of rain and prevent foundation issues in the sandy soil.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.