Bee County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Bee County, TX in severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 8 straight weeks. Rain has run 41% of normal over the last 30 days (well below normal) and 30% over 90 days; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 76% rain chance on Tuesday (high 83°). Bee County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Giddings, 132 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 41% of normal
- Last 60 days 37% of normal
- Last 90 days 30% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 6–10) Leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Mostly Sunny, high 85°, low 68°, 2% rain, wind 2–7 mph
- Monday Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny, high 87°, low 70°, 3% rain, wind 3–12 mph
- Tuesday Showers And Thunderstorms, high 83°, low 57°, 76% rain, wind 2–9 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 78°, low 56°, 0% rain, wind 0–8 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 81°, low 57°, 7% rain, wind 0–6 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 78°, low 56°, 8% rain, wind 1–8 mph
- Saturday Chance Rain Showers, high 77°, low 57°, 29% rain, wind 1–9 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Bee County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Bee County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).
Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.
Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)
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Weather for Bee County
Forecast for the center point of Bee County.
- Today Mostly Sunny 85° 68° ESE 2–7 mph 2% rain
- Mon Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 87° 70° SSE 3–12 mph 3% rain
- Tue Showers And Thunderstorms 83° 57° WSW 2–9 mph 76% rain
- Wed Sunny 78° 56° N 0–8 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 81° 57° ESE 0–6 mph 7% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 78° 56° NNE 1–8 mph 8% rain
- Sat Chance Rain Showers 77° 57° NE 1–9 mph 29% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 2026 old. Wind arrows point where the wind is going; the letters say where it comes from. Windy = 25 mph or more; freeze = a low of 32°F or less. Open the full forecast.
Burn ban
Burn ban ON
In effect since Sep 14, 2026.
Texas A&M Forest Service map (source), as of Nov 1, 2026. County judges set bans; check with the county before burning. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 1, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Rainfall vs normal
How to read this
Bars are the rain that fell each month; the dashed line is a normal month (1991-2020 average). Bars below the line = drier than normal.
County-average precipitation, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Normal = NCEI's own 1991-2020 average for each month (Sep 2026 normal 4.35 in; same month last year 3.64 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Oct 30, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (92 mapped nationally).
Interagency fire outlines. Small or brand-new fires are often not mapped yet; call 911 for a fire you can see. Layer updated Nov 1, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Bee County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Beeville 5 Ne weather station (4 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 299-day growing season |
Feb 17 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 12 |
Dec 8 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 335-day growing season |
Jan 29 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 3 |
Dec 27 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 27 |
Mathis 4 Ssw weather station (27 mi away)
farther away No station with freeze dates is close to the county center, so local dates can differ.
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 328-day growing season |
Jan 31 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 4 |
Dec 23 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 363-day growing season |
Jan 13 1 year in 10 it's after Feb 20 |
Jan 2 1 year in 10 it's before Dec 7 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Beeville 5 Ne, Mathis 4 Ssw), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Bee County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Bee County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 4 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Bee County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Bee County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 100% of the county. 8 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Bee County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Bee County (since Sep 14, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Bee County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Giddings (132 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money; Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.
Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)
Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.