Hartley County Climate
Hartley County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
55.8°F
Annual Precip
16.9"
Annual Snowfall
17.4"
Extreme Heat Days
64.95
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Hartley County Weather
Cooler High Plains Climate
At 55.8°F, Hartley County aligns closely with the national median temperature. It is a semi-arid region with only 16.9 inches of annual precipitation.
Among the Coolest in Texas
The county is nearly 10 degrees cooler than the state average of 65.5°F. It also receives only about half the rainfall of the average Texas county.
A Snowy Panhandle Outlier
Hartley is much colder and drier than central counties like Hays. It records 17.4 inches of snow, which is significantly higher than most of its Texas peers.
Modest Summers and Snowy Winters
Summers are mild for Texas, averaging 75.7°F with only 65 days of extreme heat. Winters are cold at 36.3°F, bringing the state's highest snow totals.
Winter Ready in the Panhandle
Residents need heavy winter gear and snow removal equipment for the 17.4-inch annual snowfall. Home insulation is a priority for the 36.3°F winter average.
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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.