Killeen, TX Climate


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Killeen, TX is located in Central Texas, and as such enjoys a mild climate year-round. Summers are typically hot and humid, with temperatures averaging into the mid-90s during the day and lows around 70 at night. Winters are generally mild, with daytime temperatures in the 50s or 60s and lows in the upper 30s or lower 40s. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with somewhat higher amounts during the summer months. Spring and fall are usually very pleasant with temperatures ranging from cool to warm depending on the season. Overall, Killeen’s climate is quite pleasant for most of the year.

Killeen, Texas gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Killeen averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 229 sunny days per year in Killeen. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Killeen gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Killeen is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Texas.

4.1 Summer - 7.9 Winter
October, April and November are the most pleasant months in Killeen, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKilleen, TexasUnited States
  33.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.3 in.27.8 in.
  67.3 days106.2 days
  229 days205 days
  94.7°85.8°
  37.8°21.7°
  7.37
  5.84.3
  823 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Killeen with an average high temperature of 95.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Texas. In Killeen, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Killeen are April, October and May.
In Killeen, there are 95.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Texas.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Killeen with an average of 37.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Texas.
In Killeen, there are 22.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Texas.
In Killeen, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Texas.
Humidity in Killeen can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, June and August. The humid season runs from May-September and the most comfortable months are October-April.
June is the wettest month in Killeen with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.0 inches in Killeen means that it is about average compared to other places in Texas.
March is the rainiest month in Killeen with 7.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 67.3 rainy days annually in Killeen, which is less rainy than most places in Texas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.3 inches in Killeen means that it is about average compared to other places in Texas. February is the snowiest month in Killeen with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Having a low cost of living does not mean MOVE HERE! It should be a warning sign for what is wrong with this place. Bestplaces.net has Temple included with this  More

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Our family moved here from Ft Worth looking for a smaller city, slower pace, and friendlier people. Plus we wanted to be near to an active military base that serviced  More

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I've lived in Killeen since 1998 when I was assigned here in the Army and loved it so much me and my wife decided to retire here from the Army in 2001. My wife likes the  More

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