Colorado County Climate
Colorado County, Texas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
68.8°F
Annual Precip
45.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Extreme Heat Days
132
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
9a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
7,171
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Colorado County
Climate Verdict
Colorado County has a warm, averaging 68.8°F year-round, moderately wet with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation, extreme heat exposure with 131.8 days per year above 90°F, virtually no measurable snowfall. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 51.3°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 83.5°F. The 32°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change. January is typically the coldest month and August the warmest.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Colorado County is 3.3°F warmer than the Texas statewide average of 65.5°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 13.2 inches more precipitation than the state average, the county experiences 26.958126617324197 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Colorado County Weather
Tropical heat and heavy rain
Colorado County is much warmer than the national median, averaging a balmy 68.8°F. With 45.0 inches of annual precipitation, it is one of the more humid and rain-heavy regions in the country.
Surpassing the Texas heat average
The county's 68.8°F annual average is over three degrees warmer than the Texas state benchmark. It also receives 13 inches more rain than the state average, fueling its lush, coastal-plain landscape.
Hotter than its northern peers
Colorado County is significantly warmer than Comanche or Coleman counties to the northwest. It averages roughly 20 more extreme heat days than its neighbors closer to the state's center.
A year without snow
Summer dominates the calendar with a staggering 132 days of temperatures over 90°F. Snow is nonexistent with a 0.0-inch average, and even January remains mild with an average of 51.3°F.
Prioritize cooling and rain drainage
Extreme heat for over a third of the year makes high-performance HVAC systems non-negotiable. Homeowners should also focus on flood prevention and moisture control to manage the 45 inches of annual rain.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.