Sample, TX
Unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas
Sample is a small unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas. It is 7.8 miles NW of Smiley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 78159.
Sample at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Gonzales County
- ZIP code
- 78159
- Nearest town
- Smiley (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.2186, -97.5231
Weather in Sample now
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Sample weather by the hour
Sample weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sample.
This week in Sample
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sample
What is the weather usually like in Sample?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 35.9 inprecipitation per year · 913 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sample: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHEAPSIDE, TX US (USC00411671), adjusted for the elevation of Sample.
Sample weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sample through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| May | 6:36 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| June | 6:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| July | 6:39 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sample?
Sample has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 35.9 inches (913 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sample 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 Sample
The closest live webcam is Ivy Switch › East: IH-10 @ Luling DMS, 30.2 miles N of Sample.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sample.
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Questions about Sample
Where is Sample, TX?
Sample is an unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas, 7.8 miles NW of Smiley.
What county is Sample in?
Sample is in Gonzales County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Sample, TX?
The ZIP code for Sample is 78159.
What is the nearest town to Sample?
Smiley, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sample?
Yes. The closest is Ivy Switch › East: IH-10 @ Luling DMS, 30.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sample?
August, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Sample?
January, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Sample?
About 35.9 inches (913 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sample?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sample?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sample have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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