Swisher County Climate
Swisher County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
57.4°F
Annual Precip
20.6"
Annual Snowfall
9.9"
Extreme Heat Days
77.35
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Swisher County Weather
A Cooler Exception in the Panhandle
Swisher County's 57.4°F annual average temperature is much closer to the national median than most of Texas. The region is dry, recording only 20.6 inches of annual precipitation.
One of the Coolest Texas Counties
At 57.4°F, Swisher is over 8 degrees cooler than the Texas average of 65.5°F. This makes it one of the coolest counties in the state, reflecting its high-altitude Panhandle location.
Significant Snow Compared to Southern Peers
Swisher receives 9.9 inches of snow annually, more than doubling the snowfall of Stonewall County. It also sees far fewer heat days (77) compared to Tarrant (104) or Sutton (111).
Mild Summers and Snowy Winters
Summer averages a comfortable 76.5°F, with only 77 days reaching 90°F. However, winters are cold with a 38.3°F average and nearly 10 inches of snow, the highest in this group.
Winter Preparedness is Top Priority
Unlike most of Texas, Swisher residents must own snow removal equipment and winterize homes for a 38°F winter average. Cooling needs are moderate, but heating systems must be reliable for the significant snow season.
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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.