Selma (TX) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Selma’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
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to mild in Selma. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in August to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 4°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Selma by month:
The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak. August, the city’s warmest month, sees 295 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 59 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 8 days. For more information, please visit our Selma 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.
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Selma Temperatures Compared World Wide
Selma’s average annual maximum temperature is 27°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.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
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 Selma, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 67% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 17°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 65% 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 Selma’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Selma climate page.
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