Climate change in Matagorda County, Texas
Since 1979, Matagorda County, Texas has warmed 3.4°F, with 38 more days above 90°F, 30 more nights above 70°F and 11% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like San Patricio County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.4°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +2.3°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.4°F
- Precipitation: −11%
- Wettest day of the year: −2%
- Longest dry spell: +1 days
- Days above 90°F: +38 days
- Nights above 70°F: +30 days
- Freezing nights: −5 days
- Frost-free season: +26 days
- Muggy days: +22 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +6.4°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +11 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.