Dec 13, 2024 - News
San Antonio's winters are warming up
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San Antonio's winter temperatures are getting warmer along with most of the U.S. — a result of human-caused climate change.
By the numbers: San Antonio's average winter temperature from December to February has climbed from 51.7 degrees in 1970 to 55.3 degrees in 2024, according to an analysis from the research group Climate Central.
- Overall, our winters have warmed 3.8 degrees over the last 54 years.
Zoom out: Winters are warming quickly across much of the Lower 48 states, particularly during the past three decades.
- States known for their cold weather — including Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Vermont and Maine — have seen some of the fastest warming rates, research shows.