Zip 76017 (Arlington, TX) Climate

The climate in 76017 Arlington, TX is generally mild. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching up to the upper 90s Fahrenheit. Winters are usually cool and damp, with temperatures ranging between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of about 36 inches of rainfall per year, mostly concentrated in the spring and summer months. The area experiences occasional snowfall during the winter months as well. In general, the climate in 76017 Arlington is mild throughout all four seasons making it an ideal place for people who enjoy outdoor activities all year round.

Arlington (zip 76017), Texas gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Arlington (zip 76017) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 232 sunny days per year in Arlington (zip 76017). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Arlington (zip 76017) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 34
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 76017 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Texas.

4.2 Summer - 7.5 Winter

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in the 76017 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Arlington, Texas	United States
	39.6 in.	38.1 in.
	1.3 in.	27.8 in.
	77.5 days	106.2 days
	232 days	205 days
	94.7°	85.8°
	33.7°	21.7°
	7.2	7
	5.7	4.3
	619 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 the 76017 zip code with an average high temperature of 95.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Texas. In the 76017 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 76017 zip code are October, April and May.

In the 76017 zip code, there are 89.3 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 the 76017 zip code with an average of 33.7°. This is colder than most places in Texas.

In the 76017 zip code, there are 40.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Texas.

In the 76017 zip code, 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 the 76017 zip code 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.

May is the wettest month in the 76017 zip code with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 39.6 inches in the 76017 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Texas.

May is the rainiest month in the 76017 zip code with 8.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 77.5 rainy days annually in the 76017 zip code, which is rainier 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 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 1.3 inches in the 76017 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Texas. February is the snowiest month in the 76017 zip code with 0.7 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

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Cecilia · Arlington, TX

Wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area of Arlington for over 17 years. I like this part of the city best. Close to school, shopping, everything I need within 5 mile radius. One More

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