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Fort Davis National Historic Site
Climate

National Weather Service Forecast

 

 

 

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sep.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Maximum Average Temp.

59°

64°

70°

78°

85°

89°

88°

87°

82°

76°

67°

60°

Minimum Average Temp

29°

32°

37°

44°

53°

59°

62°

61°

55°

45°

36°

30°

Average Precipitation

0.51"

0.43"

0.37"

0.55"

1.39"

1.95"

2.80"

2.94"

2.36"

1.36"

0.54"

0.61"

Average Snowfall

1.10"

0.70"

0.10"

0.10"

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0.20"

0.30"

1.10"

Greatest Annual Precipitation 33.78" (2004)

Least Annual Precipitation 5.63" (1956)

Average Annual Snowfall 3.6"

Greatest One Day Snowfall 9.0" (Dec. 1, 1931)

Greatest Annual Snowfall 35.0" (1918)

 



 


 

Photo of William R. Shafter.  

Did You Know?
The legendary and mythical character of “Pecos Bill” is based on the life of William R. Shafter. Lt. Colonel Shafter took his men on exhausting expeditions in search of raiding Indian bands in the arid region of West Texas near the Pecos River. He commanded Fort Davis in 1871-72 and 1881-82.

Last Updated: August 20, 2006 at 12:06 EST