Jim Wells County, TX Climate


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Jim Wells County, Texas is located in the south of the state and experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in summer range from around 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit while temperatures in winter range from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year but can vary depending on location within the county. Snowfall is minimal as it is located along the Gulf Coast, but occasional cold fronts may bring light snow to parts of the county on rare occasions. Humidity levels are typically high due to its proximity to the coast, especially during summer months when rainfall can be frequent. Overall, Jim Wells County has a diverse climate with four distinct seasons that allow for plenty of outdoor activities throughout the year.

Jim Wells County, Texas gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Jim Wells County averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Jim Wells County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jim Wells County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 96 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 45
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Jim Wells County is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Texas.

2.2 Summer - 8.8 Winter
April, March and November are the most pleasant months in Jim Wells County, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

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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 Jim Wells County with an average high temperature of 96.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Texas. In Jim Wells County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jim Wells County are March, November and April.
In Jim Wells County, there are 131.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Texas.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Jim Wells County with an average of 44.7°. This is warmer than most places in Texas.
In Jim Wells County, there are 5.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Texas.
In Jim Wells County, 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 Jim Wells County can be oppressive in the summer, but pleasant for much of the year. The humidity here has been described as stifling in July and August. The humid season extends from May-October and the most comfortable months are November-April.
September is the wettest month in Jim Wells County with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 1.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 33% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 29.9 inches in Jim Wells County means that it is drier than most places in Texas.
September is the rainiest month in Jim Wells County with 8.3 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.0 rainy days. There are 71.9 rainy days annually in Jim Wells County, which is about average compared to other places in Texas. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Jim Wells County means that it is less snowy than most places in Texas. December is the snowiest month in Jim Wells County with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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