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Carthage (TX) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Carthage is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Carthage, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in August to a moderate 14°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Carthage experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1280 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, March, sees around 134 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 78 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Carthage, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Shreveport, the United States of America (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Shreveport, the United States of America (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Forecast for Carthage (TX)

Fri   Dec 27
21°C | 10°C
S 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
20°C | 12°C
W 3 m/s
24 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sun   Dec 29
19°C | 9°C
W 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Carthage in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Carthage?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carthage?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carthage?
    March tops the wettest month list with 134 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carthage?
    August is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Carthage?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 315 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.