Medina County Climate
Medina County, Texas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
69.9°F
Annual Precip
29.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Extreme Heat Days
124
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
9a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
7,471
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Medina County
Climate Verdict
Medina County has a warm, averaging 69.9°F year-round, moderate rainfall of 29.8 inches per year, extreme heat exposure with 124.26666666666665 days per year 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 52.8°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 84.5°F. The 32°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
Medina County is 4.4°F warmer than the Texas statewide average of 65.5°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Texas, the county experiences 19.424793283990837 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Medina County Weather
Warm climate on the Edwards Plateau
Medina County averages 69.9°F, placing it well above the national median temperature. It sits at the junction of the Hill Country and South Texas brushlands.
Far warmer than the state average
With an annual average of 69.9°F, Medina is 4.4 degrees warmer than the Texas state average of 65.5°F. It experiences more consistent heat than counties just to its north.
Dryer than the coastal plains
Medina receives 29.8 inches of rain, much less than coastal Matagorda's 45.5 inches despite having the same average temperature. It endures 124 heat days, significantly more than McLennan's 106.
Extended heat and minimal snow
The county faces 124 days per year over 90°F, with a summer average of 84.0°F. Winters are very mild with a January average of 52.8°F and just 0.1 inches of snow.
Plan for long-term cooling
Maintenance for air conditioning units should be scheduled twice yearly to handle 124 days of heat. Water conservation is also important given the 29.8 inches of rainfall and high evaporation rates.
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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.