Decatur climate
Hot summers and thunderstorms call for cooling, shade, and storm planning
National Weather Service normals show an average annual high of 76.3 degrees Fahrenheit, low of 53.6, and 38.89 inches of precipitation. January averages 56.2 and 33.2, while July averages 95.4 and 74.1.
Inspect air conditioning, shade, insulation, roof, drainage, storm protection, trees, power, water, winter heat, and the route to care through extreme heat or severe weather.
Living through the seasons
Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 98°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 110 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Poor
Hot · 98°F
Good
1.3 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 36°F / 2°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 38 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Good
Very Good
Good
2.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 65%
- Comfortable Months
- 4 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1758 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Poor
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
- Toughest Months
- Aug, Jul, Sep
- Heat Risk
- High
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Strong
Good · 5.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Poor
3.7 / 5
Decatur in everyday life
Could Decatur work for you?
What may work well
- The local weather source provides annual and seasonal temperature and precipitation guidance.
- Decatur has parks, history, library services, and indoor options.
What to think about
- Cooling, storm protection, drainage, power, heat, and car travel require attention.
- Outdoor comfort changes sharply across the summer.
Choose Decatur for the whole year
Inspect cooling
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, shade, roof, filters, ventilation, and power.
Price storm resilience
Ask about roof, drainage, trees, flood coverage, insurance, power, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair the library, courthouse history, parks, meals, programs, and home activities during heat or storms.
Questions retirees ask
Does Decatur have hot summers?
July averages 95.4 degrees for the high and 74.1 for the low. Cooling, shade, hydration, indoor choices, and care routes matter.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review air conditioning, insulation, windows, roof, drainage, trees, storm protection, power, and the route to care.
Decatur's climate choice depends on cooling, shade, storm protection, drainage, power, indoor options, and routes that remain manageable through hot north Texas 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
- Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility
Checked 2026-07-10
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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