Donley County Climate
Donley County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
59.2°F
Annual Precip
22.7"
Annual Snowfall
3.5"
Extreme Heat Days
89.3
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Donley County Weather
Moderate Temperatures in the Texas Panhandle
Donley County averages 59.2°F annually, which is slightly warmer than the national median. Its 22.7 inches of rain per year creates a semi-arid climate typical of the Southern Great Plains.
A Cooler Corner of the Lone Star State
Donley is 6.3 degrees cooler than the state average of 65.5°F, reflecting its northern latitude. It also sees about 9 inches less rain than the Texas average of 31.9 inches.
Transitioning Between the Plains and Prairies
Donley shares the windy, dry profile of Gray and Armstrong counties. It receives slightly more rain than the western Panhandle but remains much drier than Central Texas.
Hot July Days and Noticeable Snowfall
The county sees 89 days of extreme heat above 90°F, mostly during the 80.8°F July peak. Winter brings 3.5 inches of snow and a January average of 38.1°F.
Plan for Variable Plains Weather
Residents should prepare for both the 89 heat days and the 3.5 inches of winter snow. Insulation and windproofing are key for maintaining home comfort during the breezy seasonal shifts.
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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.