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Measurable snow is rare in Waco: the 1991–2020 normal is just 0.7 inch a year, and nights reach freezing on about 34 days a year. When snow or ice does arrive, it causes outsized trouble because roads are rarely treated — watch for Winter Weather Advisories and Freeze Warnings.
| Month | Snowfall | Days 1″+ | Days with snow cover | Freezing nights | Avg. low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 0.1″ | 0 | 0 | 4 | 46°F |
| December | 0″ | 0 | 0 | 10 | 38°F |
| January | 0″ | 0 | 0 | 12 | 36°F |
| February | 0.4″ | <1 | <1 | 6 | 40°F |
| March | 0.1″ | 0 | <1 | 3 | 47°F |
| April | 0.1″ | 0 | 0 | <1 | 55°F |
| Year | 0.7″ | <1 | <1 | 34 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — snowfall at Waco Rgnl Airport (7 mi from the city center, +16 ft elevation difference). Averages smooth out big years: single winters can bring half or double the normal.
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0.7 inches in an average year (NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Waco Rgnl Airport station, 7 miles away).
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About 34 nights a year drop to 32 °F or below (NOAA 1991–2020); the coldest month, January, averages a low of 36 °F.