Necessity, TX
Unincorporated community in Stephens County, Texas
Necessity is a small unincorporated community in Stephens County, Texas. It is 11.0 miles NW of Breckenridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 76429.
Necessity at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Stephens County
- ZIP code
- 76429
- Nearest town
- Breckenridge (11.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.6483, -98.7747
Weather in Necessity now
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Necessity weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Necessity.
This week in Necessity
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Necessity
What is the weather usually like in Necessity?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 29.7 inprecipitation per year · 755 mm
- 1.6 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Necessity: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRECKENRIDGE, TX US (USC00411042), adjusted for the elevation of Necessity.
Necessity weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Necessity through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:34 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 6:25 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:37 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Necessity?
Necessity has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 29.7 inches (755 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Necessity is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Necessity
The closest live webcam is Olden › East: CCTV-04, 15.7 miles S of Necessity.
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Questions about Necessity
Where is Necessity, TX?
Necessity is an unincorporated community in Stephens County, Texas, 11.0 miles NW of Breckenridge.
What county is Necessity in?
Necessity is in Stephens County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Necessity, TX?
The ZIP code for Necessity is 76429.
What is the nearest town to Necessity?
Breckenridge, 11.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Necessity?
Yes. The closest is Olden › East: CCTV-04, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Necessity?
July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Necessity?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Necessity?
About 29.7 inches (755 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Necessity?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Necessity?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Necessity have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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