Dickens County Climate
Dickens County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
61.4°F
Annual Precip
22.5"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
Extreme Heat Days
101.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Dickens County Weather
A Dry and Sunny Rolling Plains Environment
Dickens County averages 61.4°F annually, which is several degrees warmer than the national median. It receives 22.5 inches of rain, placing it in a drier category than the average American county.
Cooler Than the Average Texas County
The county's 61.4°F average is 4.1 degrees lower than the Texas state average of 65.5°F. Its 22.5 inches of annual rain also falls nearly 10 inches short of the statewide average.
Typical Rolling Plains Weather Patterns
Dickens matches the climate of its neighbors in the Rolling Plains region, characterized by high winds and moderate rainfall. It stays slightly warmer than the High Plains counties situated atop the nearby caprock.
Frequent Triple Digits and Light Snow
Summers are hot, featuring 101 days of heat at or above 90°F and a July average of 81.5°F. Winters are dry and cool, averaging 42.5°F with about 2.8 inches of snowfall.
Focus on Drought Prep and Heat
With 101 extreme heat days, efficient home cooling is the top priority for residents. Native landscaping is recommended to survive the frequent dry spells and limited 22.5-inch annual rainfall.
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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.