Plano (TX) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Plano’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In Plano, temperatures can shift dramatically between very hot in summer and mild in winter. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a mild 13°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 1°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Plano by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. August, the city’s warmest month, experiences 305 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 72 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 6 days. For more information, please visit our Plano Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Plano Temperatures Compared World Wide
Plano’s average annual maximum temperature is 25°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Plano, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 68% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 13°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 60% combined with an average maximum temperature of 36°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Plano’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Plano climate page.
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