Cooke County Climate
Cooke County, Texas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
63.2°F
Annual Precip
40.5"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Extreme Heat Days
82
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
5,701
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Cooke County
Climate Verdict
Cooke County has a warm, averaging 63.2°F year-round, moderately wet with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation, significant summer heat with 81.8 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 2.6 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 42.2°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 83.1°F. The 41°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
Cooke County closely matches the Texas statewide average temperature of 65.5°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 8.7 inches more precipitation than the state average, the county experiences 23.041873382675817 fewer extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Cooke County Weather
Texas heat with a northern tilt
Cooke County’s 63.2°F average temperature is warm by national standards but cool for Texas. It receives a healthy 40.5 inches of rain, typical for the humid subtropical regions of the South.
One of the state's coolest spots
Cooke is over two degrees cooler than the Texas average and ranks among the state's more temperate counties. Despite the lower temps, it is wetter than the state average by nearly nine inches.
Colder and snowier than neighbors
Cooke is cooler than Collin County to the southeast and experiences nearly double the snowfall. It also sees far fewer extreme heat days than counties further south like Comanche.
Fewer heat days and actual snow
The county averages only 82 days of 90-degree heat, the lowest on this list. Winters are colder than most of Texas, with a January average of 42.2°F and 2.6 inches of snow.
Prepare for rain and light snow
Homeowners should prepare for 40.5 inches of rain with proper roof maintenance and drainage. While heat is still a factor, residents will use their heating systems more often than those in southern Texas.
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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.