Climate change in Ward County, Texas
Since 1979, Ward County, Texas has warmed 4.1°F, with 33 more days above 90°F, 42 more nights above 70°F and 40% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Terrell County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +4.1°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.3°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.3°F
- Precipitation: −40%
- Wettest day of the year: −35%
- Longest dry spell: +33 days
- Days above 90°F: +33 days
- Nights above 70°F: +42 days
- Freezing nights: −24 days
- Frost-free season: +34 days
- Muggy days: +2 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +32 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.