Tarrant County Climate
Tarrant County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
66.0°F
Annual Precip
36.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Extreme Heat Days
104.025
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Tarrant County Weather
Hot, Humid, and More Rain than Median
Tarrant County's 66.0°F average annual temperature is 12 degrees higher than the national median. It receives 36.8 inches of rain annually, making it wetter than both the national and state averages.
Slightly Warmer than the Texas Norm
The county's 66.0°F annual average is just above the Texas state average of 65.5°F. It is notably wetter than the state average, recording nearly 5 extra inches of precipitation.
Wetter and Warmer than Rural Neighbors
Tarrant is wetter than all its western neighbors, receiving 16 inches more rain than Sterling County. Its July average of 85.3°F is hotter than Somervell or Stephens counties.
Long Summers and Humid Winters
The county experiences 104 days of extreme heat above 90°F, peaking in a humid July. Winters are mild at 47.9°F and see very little snow, averaging only 0.7 inches per year.
Manage Humidity and Urban Heat
The combination of 104 heat days and 36.8 inches of rain requires high-capacity AC and dehumidification. Urban residents should prepare for the 'heat island' effect during the long, 85-degree July days.
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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.