Potter County Climate
Potter County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
57.4°F
Annual Precip
19.5"
Annual Snowfall
17.2"
Extreme Heat Days
72.35
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Potter County Weather
Moderate Temps and High Snow Potential
Potter County averages 57.4°F annually, which is quite close to the national median temperature. It is a dry region, receiving only 19.5 inches of precipitation each year.
Coldest and Snowiest Part of Texas
Potter County is significantly cooler than the 65.5°F Texas average. Its 17.2 inches of annual snowfall is among the highest in the state, contrasting sharply with the 31.9-inch state rain average.
Defining the Texas Panhandle Climate
Alongside Parmer County, Potter defines the cooler, high-altitude climate of the Panhandle. It experiences much harsher winters and more frequent snow than the rest of the state.
Frigid Winters with Substantial Snowfall
Winter temperatures average 38.5°F with a notable 17.2 inches of snow. Summers are shorter than in the south, with 72 days reaching 90°F and a July average of 78.2°F.
Equip Your Home for Winter Weather
Snow tires and heavy winter gear are essentials here for the 17.2 inches of snow. Homeowners should insulate pipes and prepare for freezing winter averages of 38.5°F.
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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.