Climate change in Gaines County, Texas
Since 1979, Gaines County, Texas has warmed 2.5°F, with 27 more days above 90°F, 26 more nights above 70°F and 36% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Andrews County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.5°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +0.3°F
- Precipitation: −36%
- Wettest day of the year: −29%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: +27 days
- Nights above 70°F: +26 days
- Freezing nights: −6 days
- Frost-free season: +3 days
- Muggy days: +1 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +35 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.