79355 Plains, TX is located in the arid climate of the southwestern United States. The area experiences hot summers, with temperatures reaching into the high 90s during the day and mild winters with temperatures usually staying above freezing. The region has very little rainfall and most of its precipitation comes from thunderstorms that occur during late summer and early fall. Snowfall is rare, but when it does occur it is usually light and does not last long. Winds tend to be strong throughout the year due to its location in an area prone to gusty winds.
Plains (zip 79355), Texas gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Plains (zip 79355) averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 262 sunny days per year in Plains (zip 79355). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Plains (zip 79355) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 45 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year