Climate Overview

Washington County Has a Long Growing Season and Wet Climate

Washington County gets about 40 inches of rain per year and has a 277-day growing season, which matters for farming, gardening, and outdoor planning.

Washington County The Great Outdoors

The county sits in a humid subtropical zone. Average rainfall is around 40 inches per year. January averages a low around 39 degrees. July averages a high around 96 degrees. The growing season runs about 277 days. That is long enough for warm-season crops and multiple planting cycles.

The wet climate and clay soils common to the Blackland Prairies mean standing water and muddy driveways can be an issue on rural properties. If you are buying acreage, visit after a rain to see how water moves across the land.

Source to confirm: Texas Almanac – Washington County

More Washington County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax

Washington County has two separate offices for property taxes, and knowing which one does what saves you a wasted trip.

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Homestead Exemption

File Your Homestead Exemption Before May 1

Washington County homeowners can lower their property tax bill by filing a homestead exemption, but the deadline is April 30.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land

If your land is actively used for farming or ranching, you may qualify for a much lower tax rate based on production value rather than market value.

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Tax Payment

Property Tax Bills Are Due January 31

Washington County property tax bills are mailed in October and must be paid by January 31 to avoid penalties.

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