Will Pipes Freeze in Glasscock County, TX? 10 nights a Year
Freeze nights in Glasscock County
In a normal year Glasscock County, TX gets 10 nights at or below 20°F, the point where bare pipes in a garage, attic or outside wall start to freeze. That is more than 26% of US counties.
Risk level: Regular. The risk season runs November to March, worst in January.
It depends where the pipe is
| Pipe | Freezes near | Nights a year |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor spigot, open crawlspace | 32°F | 73 nights |
| Bare pipe in garage, attic or outside wall | 20°F | 10 nights |
| Insulated pipe in unheated space | 10°F | under 1 night |
| Inside the heated house | 0°F | none |
Foam-sleeving a bare pipe in unheated space takes it from 10 nights of risk to under 1 night. A 12 ft heat-tape kit runs $17 to $37; an average burst-pipe repair is about $500.
Month by month
Nights at or below 20°F in a normal year.
First 32°F night is usually around 11/05, last around 04/02. For 20°F: 12/08 to 02/24.
How cold Glasscock County nights get
Average winter (Dec-Feb) low: 31°F; the coldest month, January, averages 29°F overnight. 7 months normally bring at least one night below 32°F (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°F | 33°F | 40°F | 48°F | 59°F | 67°F | 69°F | 68°F | 61°F | 50°F | 39°F | 30°F |
Glasscock County next to its neighbours
Sterling County, TX, 44 km east, gets 12 nights below 20°F to Glasscock County's 10 nights. Midland County, TX, 46 km west, gets 6 nights.
| County | Distance | Below 32°F | Below 20°F | Jan low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasscock County, TX | - | 73 nights | 10 nights | 29°F |
| Sterling County, TX | 44 km east | 72 nights | 12 nights | 30°F |
| Midland County, TX | 46 km west | 54 nights | 6 nights | 32°F |
| Howard County, TX | 49 km north | 55 nights | 5 nights | 31°F |
| Reagan County, TX | 55 km south | 65 nights | 9 nights | 31°F |
| Martin County, TX | 64 km northwest | 65 nights | 9 nights | 30°F |
| Mitchell County, TX | 74 km northeast | 75 nights | 11 nights | 28°F |
Glasscock County within TX
Glasscock County ranks 66 of 254 TX counties for nights below 20°F. The most is Lipscomb County, TX at 57 nights, with a 20°F average winter low. The fewest is Cameron County, TX: none, winter lows near 54°F. At 2,679 ft, Glasscock County sits 1,687 ft above the state's median county elevation of 992 ft.
What to do here
- Insulate every pipe in unheated space before the season starts.
- Heat tape on the runs you cannot insulate well.
- Shut off and drain outdoor spigots for the season.
Why 20°F is the line for a garage pipe: how cold before pipes freeze.
Where this comes from
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, blended from 3 nearby stations and adjusted for elevation; closest is Garden City, TX, 4 km away (close match). A normal year, not tonight's forecast: check the forecast low for the night itself. Why elevation is part of the blend: how county numbers are made.