Dawson County has a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures average in the mid-90s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures typically stay in the 40s and 50s. Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year, especially during the spring months when thunderstorms are common. The county experiences an average of about 50 inches of rain each year. Winters can be cold with occasional snowfall, but usually not enough to stick around for more than a few days at most. Overall, Dawson County enjoys a warm and pleasant climate year round.
Dawson County, Texas gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dawson County averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 261 sunny days per year in Dawson County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dawson County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year