Climate change in Winkler County, Texas
Since 1979, Winkler County, Texas has warmed 4.0°F, with 31 more days above 90°F, 50 more nights above 70°F and 42% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Crane County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +4.0°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.6°F
- Precipitation: −42%
- Wettest day of the year: −35%
- Longest dry spell: +24 days
- Days above 90°F: +31 days
- Nights above 70°F: +50 days
- Freezing nights: −20 days
- Frost-free season: +31 days
- Muggy days: +2 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.8°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +31 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.