Yoakum County Climate
Yoakum County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
60.0°F
Annual Precip
17.6"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Extreme Heat Days
88.25
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Yoakum County Weather
High Plains temperate climate
Yoakum County's average temperature of 60.0°F is much closer to the national median than most of Texas. Situated on the Llano Estacado, it features a semi-arid environment with 17.6 inches of rain.
One of the coolest Texas counties
Yoakum is significantly cooler than the Texas average of 65.5°F due to its high elevation. It experiences only 88 extreme heat days per year, among the lowest counts in the state.
Drier than the state average
The county receives about 14 inches less rain than the average Texas county. It is more prone to snowfall than its southern neighbors, averaging 3.8 inches annually.
Colder winters and manageable summers
Winter is distinct here, with an average temperature of 42.0°F and reliable snowfall. Summer averages stay at 78.0°F, providing relief from the typical Texas heat.
Equip for snow and cold
Unlike most of Texas, Yoakum residents need snow shovels and well-insulated pipes for the 3.8-inch annual snowfall. Home heating is as important as cooling given the 40.3°F January 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.