Kerrville climate
Warm Hill Country summers, dry periods, thunderstorms, and rare snow shape the year
NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals for the Kerrville 3 NNE station show an annual mean temperature of 64.6 degrees Fahrenheit, annual precipitation of 30.56 inches, and annual snowfall of 0.5 inches. The July average high is 91.6 degrees and the August average high is 92.8 degrees. May and September are among the wetter months in the station normals, averaging 4.29 and 3.73 inches of precipitation. The catalog lists 47 percent humidity and a warm climate band, while flash flooding can still arrive quickly after heavy rain.
Inspect air conditioning, shade, insulation, windows, roof, gutters, foundation, drainage, trees, water, power continuity, backup plans, and indoor choices for hot afternoons. Pair parks, trails, river time, meals, errands, and care with hydration, lightning, rain, flood warnings, and safe roads. Kerrville can suit someone who wants warm weather and outdoor access, provided the home handles both dry heat and sudden water.
Living through the seasons
Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.4 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 96°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 112 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Poor
Hot · 96°F
Good
1.3 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 40°F / 4°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 20 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Very Good
Very Good
Good
3.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 63%
- Comfortable Months
- 5 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1857 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Good
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
4.9 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 4.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
- Toughest Months
- Aug, Jul, Jun
- Heat Risk
- High
- Drought Risk
- Moderate
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Excellent · 4.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Poor
3.4 / 5
Kerrville in everyday life
Could Kerrville work for you?
What may work well
- NOAA normals make Kerrville's temperature, precipitation, snow, summer heat, and wetter months visible for home planning.
- River parks, trails, arts, hospital care, library services, and indoor programs can support the year beyond hot weather.
What to think about
- Heat, drought, thunderstorms, heavy rain, flash floods, river conditions, power interruptions, and road changes can affect outdoor and care access.
- Cooling, roof, foundation, drainage, trees, power, insurance, flood preparation, and car upkeep deserve an address level review.
Choose Kerrville for the whole year
Inspect comfort systems
Review air conditioning, heating, insulation, windows, shade, roof, gutters, foundation, drainage, power, water, humidity, and indoor air.
Plan around Hill Country weather
Pair parks, river visits, meals, errands, care, and family visits with hydration, shade, storm alerts, rain alternatives, and safe roads.
Price seasonal upkeep
Ask about cooling, heating, roof, trees, drainage, storm repairs, flood insurance, power, vehicle service, and the route to care.
Questions retirees ask
What is summer like in Kerrville?
NOAA normals place the July average daily high at 91.6 degrees Fahrenheit and the August average daily high at 92.8 degrees. Check shade, hydration, cooling, storms, river conditions, roads, parking, and indoor alternatives.
Does Kerrville get snow?
NOAA normals for the Kerrville 3 NNE station show average annual snowfall of 0.5 inches. The more important weather planning questions are summer heat, drought, thunderstorms, heavy rain, flash flooding, power, and safe travel.
Kerrville can suit someone who enjoys a warm Hill Country climate and a strong indoor and outdoor cycle, provided the home handles heat, drought, storms, flash flooding, drainage, power, cooling, insurance, and safe travel throughout the year.
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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