Orange County Climate
Orange County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
66.8°F
Annual Precip
63.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Extreme Heat Days
74.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Orange County Weather
Warmer and Wetter Than the National Average
Orange County maintains an average annual temperature of 66.8°F, significantly warmer than the national median. Its humid subtropical climate receives a massive 63.6 inches of rain annually, nearly double the national precipitation rate.
A Rainy Southeast Texas Standout
The county's average temperature of 66.8°F is higher than the Texas state average of 65.5°F. While the state averages 31.9 inches of rain, Orange County nearly doubles that figure with 63.6 inches per year.
Leading Regional Neighbors in Rainfall
Compared to inland neighbors, Orange County is a regional hotspot for moisture and warmth. Its 63.6 inches of precipitation sets it apart from more central Texas counties that struggle to reach half that volume.
Long Humid Summers and Frost-Free Winters
Summers are intense with 74 days reaching 90°F or higher and a July average of 81.3°F. Winter is exceptionally mild at 52.2°F, and the county records zero inches of annual snowfall on average.
Prioritize Drainage and High-Efficiency Cooling
Residents must maintain robust drainage systems to handle the 63.6 inches of annual rainfall. High-efficiency HVAC systems are essential to manage the humidity during the 74 extreme heat days each year.
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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.