Jim Wells County Climate
Jim Wells County, Texas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
72.6°F
Annual Precip
27.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Extreme Heat Days
144
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
9b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
8,377
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Jim Wells County
Climate Verdict
Jim Wells County has a hot, with an average annual temperature of 72.6°F, moderate rainfall of 27.9 inches per year, extreme heat exposure with 143.53333333333333 days per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 0.3 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are exceptionally mild, with January averaging 56.6°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 85.3°F. The climate is remarkably stable year-round, with only a 29°F difference between January and July. 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
Jim Wells County is 7.2°F warmer than the Texas statewide average of 65.5°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Texas, the county experiences 38.69145995065752 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Jim Wells County Weather
Tropical heat far above national norms
With an annual average of 72.6°F, Jim Wells County is much warmer than the typical American county. It maintains a humid subtropical climate that stays consistently warm throughout all four seasons.
Consistently warmer than the Texas average
The county's 72.6°F average temperature outpaces the state average of 65.5°F by over 7 degrees. It ranks among the warmer South Texas counties, though it receives slightly more rain than its western neighbors.
Balancing humidity and heat
At 27.9 inches of annual rain, Jim Wells is wetter than Jim Hogg but remains slightly drier than Kenedy County. Its July average of 85.3°F is nearly identical to its regional peers.
Intense summers and frost-free winters
Residents face 144 days of extreme heat over 90°F annually, mostly concentrated in the 85.0°F summers. Snow is almost non-existent, with a yearly average of just 0.3 inches.
Prepare for heat and high humidity
Air conditioning maintenance is critical given the 144 days of extreme heat. Light, breathable clothing is the local standard since winter lows rarely dip below freezing for long.
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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.