Port Aransas, TX Climate

Port Aransas, TX enjoys a mild and pleasant climate year-round, with warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from 74 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit, while in winter it averages between 50 and 31 degrees. The region experiences plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average annual total of 247 days of sunshine. This combined with the Gulf of Mexico's warm tropical waters make Port Aransas a great place to visit in any season. On average, the area receives 30 inches of rain annually, with September being the wettest month and March being the driest.

Port Aransas, Texas gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Port Aransas averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Port Aransas. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Port Aransas gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 75 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 49
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Port Aransas is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Texas.

2.1 Summer - 8.7 Winter

November, March and April are the most pleasant months in Port Aransas, 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 Port Aransas with an average high temperature of 91.3°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Texas. In Port Aransas, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Port Aransas are April, November and October.

In Port Aransas, there are 64.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Texas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Port Aransas with an average of 48.9°. This is one of the warmest places in Texas.

In Port Aransas, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Texas.

In Port Aransas, 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 Port Aransas can be miserable in the summer but pleasant in the winter months. The humidity here has been described as oppressive in August and July. The humid season extends from April-October and the most comfortable months are November-March.

September is the wettest month in Port Aransas with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 1.7 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 36% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 34.7 inches in Port Aransas means that it is about average compared to other places in Texas.

September is the rainiest month in Port Aransas with 8.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 74.5 rainy days annually in Port Aransas, which is about average compared to other places in Texas. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Port Aransas means that it is less snowy than most places in Texas. December is the snowiest month in Port Aransas with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Abhd · Port Aransas, TX

Beaches, etc.

Over 15 years ago

Nice beach access. Some weekends are crowded but weekdays are better if you don't want the crowds. One of the better places to spend time on the Texas Gulf More

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Kevin · Port Aransas, TX

Wonderful Climate, friendly atmosphere

Over 19 years ago

I live in Port Aransas, TX. It is a resort town on a barrier island about 30 miles from Corpus More

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