Climate Insights for Fort Stockton

The climate in Fort Stockton is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 309mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 42mm of rainfall. Fort Stockton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Fort Stockton vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Fort Stockton is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 309mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 42mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12mm. That's 29mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Fort Stockton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 23km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Fort Stockton, which began on March 20, 2026. Fort Stockton is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Fort Stockton is during March, April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Stockton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.