Hansford County Climate
Hansford County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
58.4°F
Annual Precip
20.6"
Annual Snowfall
11.8"
Extreme Heat Days
83.94999999999999
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Hansford County Weather
Coldest and snowiest in the region
Hansford County's annual average temperature of 58.4°F is one of the lowest in Texas, though still above the national median. It is a true High Plains climate with significant winter weather.
Cooler and snowier than most of Texas
The county's 58.4°F average is well below the state average of 65.5°F. It also receives 11.8 inches of snow annually, making it one of the few places in Texas where winter precipitation is a major factor.
A Panhandle outlier for winter weather
Hansford receives 11.8 inches of snow, which is higher than many of its southern neighbors in the Panhandle. Despite the cold winters, it still experiences 84 extreme heat days during the sharp summer peak.
Sharp seasons and significant snowfall
Winter is cold with a January average of 37.2°F and nearly a foot of annual snow. Summer heats up quickly, reaching a July average of 80.4°F with 84 days per year hitting the 90°F mark.
Prepare for real winter conditions
Residents need heavy winter coats and snow removal tools to manage the 11.8 inches of snowfall. Home insulation is as important for the 38.3°F winter average as it is for the 84 days of summer heat.
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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.