San Patricio County, TX Climate

San Patricio County, Texas enjoys a subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from the lower 40s in winter to the upper 90s in summer. The area is known for its high humidity levels throughout the year, especially during the summer months when temperatures can reach over 100°F. The county also receives an average of 31 inches of rain each year and experiences occasional storms that may bring hail or strong winds. Despite these conditions, San Patricio County has plenty to offer its residents in terms of outdoor activities and attractions; from fishing on local lakes to bird watching at nearby nature centers, there is something for everyone here regardless of the weather!

San Patricio County, Texas gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

San Patricio 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 San Patricio County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

San Patricio 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 47
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for San Patricio County is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Texas.

2.3 Summer - 8.8 Winter

November, March and April are the most pleasant months in San Patricio County, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

Climate	San Patricio, Texas	United States
	33.7 in.	38.1 in.
	0.2 in.	27.8 in.
	71.7 days	106.2 days
	223 days	205 days
	92.5°	85.8°
	46.6°	21.7°
	6.6	7
	5.8	4.3
	60 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 San Patricio County with an average high temperature of 93.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Texas. In San Patricio County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for San Patricio County are November, April and March.

In San Patricio County, there are 97.3 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 San Patricio County with an average of 46.6°. This is warmer than most places in Texas.

In San Patricio County, there are 4.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Texas.

In San Patricio 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 San Patricio County can be stifling in the summer but very pleasant in the winter months. The humidity here has been described as oppressive in July and August. The humid season extends from April-October and the most comfortable months are November-March.

September is the wettest month in San Patricio County with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 1.7 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 34% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.7 inches in San Patricio County means that it is about average compared to other places in Texas.

September is the rainiest month in San Patricio County with 8.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 71.7 rainy days annually in San Patricio County, which is about average compared to other places in Texas. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in San Patricio County means that it is about average compared to other places in Texas. December is the snowiest month in San Patricio County with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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