Climate change in Washington County, Texas
Since 1979, Washington County, Texas has warmed 3.6°F, with 21 more days above 90°F, 36 more nights above 70°F and about the same precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Wharton County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.5°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.4°F
- Precipitation: +0%
- Wettest day of the year: +43%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: +21 days
- Nights above 70°F: +36 days
- Freezing nights: −11 days
- Frost-free season: +30 days
- Muggy days: +16 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +18 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.