Terry County Climate
Terry County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
61.1°F
Annual Precip
18.1"
Annual Snowfall
5.0"
Extreme Heat Days
93.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Terry County Weather
Terry County's High Plains Climate
Terry County’s 61.1°F annual average sits about six degrees above the national median. Its high elevation provides a cooler baseline than much of the southern half of Texas.
Cooler Temperatures on the Plains
Terry County is notably cooler than the Texas average of 65.5°F, recording a mean of 61.1°F. It also sees 5.0 inches of snow, which is quite high for a state that averages very little.
Snowier Than Southern Neighbors
Compared to Gaines County to the south, Terry County experiences more frequent freezes and higher snowfall. It serves as a cooler gateway between the Permian Basin and the High Plains.
Milder Summers and Real Winters
The July average is 80.6°F, which is lower than many Texas peers, though it still sees 94 extreme heat days. Winters are colder with a January average of 40.9°F and 5 inches of annual snow.
Winterize for the High Plains
Residents need to prepare for actual snowfall and freezing January nights by insulating pipes. Dual-purpose HVAC units are vital to navigate both the 94 heat days and the 42.5°F winter average.
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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.