Climate change in Jim Wells County, Texas
Since 1979, Jim Wells County, Texas has warmed 2.8°F, with 33 more days above 90°F, 28 more nights above 70°F and 15% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Hidalgo County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +2.1°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.8°F
- Precipitation: −15%
- Wettest day of the year: +18%
- Longest dry spell: −13 days
- Days above 90°F: +33 days
- Nights above 70°F: +28 days
- Freezing nights: −3 days
- Frost-free season: +13 days
- Muggy days: +28 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.6°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +14 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.