Climate Summary
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| Poteet, Texas Climate Summary General Climate • Poteet, Texas has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
• The average annual temperature is 72.6°F (22.6°C).
• The average annual precipitation is 33.86 inches (860.4 mm). Summer • Summers in Poteet are hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the low 90s°F (mid 30s°C).
• The average daily high temperature in July, the hottest month, is 95.3°F (35.2°C).
• The average daily low temperature in July is 76.3°F (24.6°C).
• Summer nights are warm and humid, with average low temperatures in the mid 70s°F (low 20s°C).
• Poteet receives an average of 11.57 inches (293.9 mm) of rain during the summer months (June, July, and August). Winter • Winters in Poteet are mild, with average high temperatures in the mid 50s°F (low 10s°C).
• The average daily high temperature in January, the coldest month, is 56.3°F (13.5°C).
• The average daily low temperature in January is 36.6°F (2.6°C).
• Winter nights are cool, with average low temperatures in the mid 30s°F (low 0s°C).
• Poteet receives an average of 6.69 inches (170.0 mm) of rain during the winter months (December, January, and February). Spring and Fall • Spring and fall in Poteet are mild, with average high temperatures in the mid 70s°F (low 20s°C) and average low temperatures in the mid 50s°F (low 10s°C).
• Poteet receives an average of 8.31 inches (211.1 mm) of rain during the spring months (March, April, and May) and 7.29 inches (185.2 mm) of rain during the fall months (September, October, and November). Droughts and Floods • Poteet is located in a region that is prone to droughts and floods.
• The most recent major drought occurred in 2011-2012, when Poteet received only 18.5 inches (470.0 mm) of rain, which was 15.36 inches (390.1 mm) below the annual average.
• The most recent major flood occurred in 2015, when Poteet received 18.8 inches (477.5 mm) of rain in a 24-hour period. Climate Change • The climate in Poteet is changing, and the region is becoming warmer and wetter.
• The average annual temperature in Poteet has increased by 1.5°F (0.8°C) since 1895.
• The average annual precipitation in Poteet has increased by 5.5 inches (140.0 mm) since 1895.
• The number of days per year with temperatures above 90°F (32°C) has increased by 10 days since 1895.
• The number of days per year with precipitation has increased by 15 days since 1895. Climate Summary Table | Month | Average High (°F) | Average Low (°F) | Average Precipitation (inches) |
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| January | 56.3 | 36.6 | 1.96 |
| February | 61.8 | 40.4 | 1.91 |
| March | 69.1 | 47.7 | 2.17 |
| April | 78.2 | 56.6 | 2.89 |
| May | 86.1 | 64.9 | 3.18 |
| June | 95.3 | 76.3 | 3.46 |
| July | 97.5 | 78.4 | 2.48 |
| August | 96.8 | 77.8 | 2.65 |
| September | 90.4 | 70.1 | 3.02 |
| October | 80.3 | 58.3 | 3.03 |
| November | 67.9 | 46.9 | 2.12 |
| December | 58.6 | 38.9 | 2.39 | Sources • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• City of Poteet |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Poteet is home to the Poteet Strawberry Festival, an annual celebration of the town's strawberry industry. • The Poteet Strawberry Festival grounds are also home to the Poteet Strawberry Museum, which showcases the history and science of strawberry cultivation. Science • Poteet is located near the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historic missions and their role in Spanish colonization. • The park is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including birds, deer, and alligators. Personalities • Poteet is the hometown of astronaut Michael J. Massimino, who served as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle. • Massimino was the first person to tweet from space during his 2009 mission. |
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