| | Merkel, TX | Buffalo Gap, TX | United States |
| Rainfall | 26.4 | 26.5 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 3.5 | 2.5 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 61.7 | 58.1 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 248 | 241 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 94.1 | 94.2 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 30.7 | 31 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 5.7 | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1870 | 1909 | 2443 |