Climate change in Wharton County, Texas
Since 1979, Wharton County, Texas has warmed 3.8°F, with 36 more days above 90°F, 35 more nights above 70°F and 7% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Refugio County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +3.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.8°F
- Precipitation: −7%
- Wettest day of the year: +1%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: +36 days
- Nights above 70°F: +35 days
- Freezing nights: −6 days
- Frost-free season: +22 days
- Muggy days: +19 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +5.1°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +16 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.