College Station climate
Heat and stormwater should shape the home search
NOAA's College Station Easterwood Field normals show a 69.4 degree Fahrenheit annual mean, 41.75 inches of precipitation, 116.7 days with highs at least 90 degrees, and 16.2 freezing nights. July and August average highs are 95.4 and 96.6 degrees.
Inspect air conditioning, shade, insulation, windows, roof, drainage, flood maps, backup power, indoor air, hydration, and the route to care during heat or a fast-moving storm.
Living through the seasons
Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Good
2.6 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 97°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 117 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Poor
Hot · 97°F
Good
1.3 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 42°F / 6°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 14 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Very Good
Very Good
Excellent
3.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 72%
- Comfortable Months
- 6 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1742 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Fair
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
- Toughest Months
- Aug, Jul, Sep
- Heat Risk
- High
- Drought Risk
- Moderate
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 5.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Poor
3.3 / 5
College Station in everyday life
Could College Station work for you?
What may work well
- NOAA provides local station normals.
- The city offers many indoor and outdoor places.
What to think about
- Heat and humidity can make summer activity difficult.
- Stormwater, flooding, cooling, and power need attention.
Choose College Station for the whole year
Inspect heating and cooling
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, shade, roof, filters, humidity, and power.
Price storm resilience
Ask about drainage, flood coverage, gutters, roof, covered parking, backup power, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair parks and campus activity with library, meals, calls, exercise, museums, and home activities during heat or rain.
Questions retirees ask
How hot does College Station get?
The NOAA station averages 116.7 days each year with highs of at least 90 degrees, with July and August average highs above 95 degrees. Cooling and shade are practical priorities.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review air conditioning, insulation, shade, roof, gutters, drainage, flood maps, power, covered parking, and the route to care.
College Station's climate choice depends on cooling, shade, stormwater, power, indoor options, and a care route that remains manageable in very hot weather.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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