Kaufman County Climate
Kaufman County, Texas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
65.5°F
Annual Precip
40.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Extreme Heat Days
97
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
6,272
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
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Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Kaufman County
Climate Verdict
Kaufman County has a warm, averaging 65.5°F year-round, moderately wet with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation, significant summer heat with 97.44999999999999 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 0.1 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 45.6°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 84.2°F. The 39°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change. 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
Kaufman County closely matches the Texas statewide average temperature of 65.5°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 9.1 inches more precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Kaufman County Weather
Wet and warm Eastern Texas climate
Kaufman County's 65.5°F annual average is approximately 10 degrees warmer than the national median. It is a high-precipitation area with lush vegetation and hot summers.
The embodiment of the Texas average
Kaufman’s 65.5°F average temperature perfectly matches the Texas state average. However, its 40.9 inches of annual rain is nearly 10 inches higher than the state norm.
A rainy outlier in the region
Kaufman is significantly wetter than Johnson County and nearly 15 inches rainier than Jones County. It stays slightly warmer and much more humid than Kendall County.
Steamy summers and rain-heavy months
Summer averages 83.0°F with 97 days of extreme heat over 90°F. Winters are mild at 47.6°F, and snowfall is rare, totaling just 0.1 inches annually.
Rain preparedness and AC upkeep
With over 40 inches of annual rain, heavy-duty gutter systems and rain gear are essentials here. Plan for high cooling costs during the 97 days of extreme summer heat.
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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.