Kinney County Climate
Kinney County, Texas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
68.0°F
Annual Precip
24.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Extreme Heat Days
118
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
9a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
6,883
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Kinney County
Climate Verdict
Kinney County has a warm, averaging 68.0°F year-round, semi-arid conditions with only 24.2 inches of annual precipitation, significant summer heat with 117.69999999999999 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 49.8°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 83.2°F. The 33°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
Kinney County closely matches the Texas statewide average temperature of 65.5°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 7.7 inches less precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Kinney County Weather
Kinney County's South Texas Heat
Kinney County is hot, with a 68.0°F annual average that dwarfs the national median. Its 24.2 inches of rain falls short of the 31.9-inch Texas average.
Above the State Average
At 68.0°F, Kinney is warmer than the 65.5°F state average. It sits comfortably in the hotter tier of South Texas counties.
Similar Heat to Kimble
Kinney experiences 118 extreme heat days, nearly identical to Kimble's 117. It is slightly warmer overall than Kimble, which averages 65.5°F.
Long Summers and No Snow
Summer is long, averaging 82.6°F with 118 days exceeding 90°F. Winters are very mild at 51.8°F, and snow is virtually nonexistent at only 0.1 inches.
Managing Extreme South Texas Heat
Focus on heat mitigation for the 118 days of extreme temperatures. Outdoor activities are best scheduled for the mild 49.8°F January mornings.
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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.