Winkler County Climate
Winkler County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
64.8°F
Annual Precip
12.0"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
131.55
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Winkler County Weather
Arid West Texas climate profile
Winkler County averages 64.8°F annually, staying well above the national median while maintaining a dry, desert-like environment. The county receives only 12 inches of precipitation per year, far below the national average.
Slightly cooler than the Texas average
The county sits just below the Texas state average of 65.5°F. While summer days are blistering, the lack of humidity allows for rapid cooling during the winter months.
Pecos Basin weather extremes
Winkler is significantly drier than central Texas counties, receiving nearly 20 inches less rain than the state average. It shares the harsh, 132-day extreme heat cycle common in the Permian Basin.
Dry heat and chilly nights
July averages 83.2°F, but the dry air leads to 132 days of temperatures over 90°F. Winter brings a sharp contrast, with January temperatures dipping to an average of 44.5°F.
Water conservation is critical
With only 12 inches of rain annually, xeriscaping is the most practical landscaping choice for residents. High-performance cooling is required to combat the four-month stretch of extreme heat.
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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.