Santa Clara, TX has a hot and arid climate due to its location in the Chihuahuan Desert. The summers are long and hot, while the winters are short and mild. Temperatures can range from highs of 95°F (35°C) in the summer months to lows near freezing during winter nights. Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, with an average of just 12 inches (305 mm) annually. Santa Clara also has strong winds throughout much of the year, especially during spring and autumn.
Santa Clara, Texas gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Santa Clara averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Santa Clara. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Santa Clara gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year