Gillespie County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Gillespie County, TX was abnormally dry (D0); four weeks earlier 16% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Over 90 days rain is at 79% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 98% (near normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 74% rain chance on Monday (high 77°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Gillespie County with up to 3 monthly payments, and San Angelo is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 118 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 98% of normal
- Last 60 days 101% of normal
- Last 90 days 79% 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 7–11) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 9–15) Leans toward near-normal rain
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Partly Sunny, high 77°, low 64°, 2% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Monday Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny, high 77°, low 62°, 74% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, high 69°, low 48°, 17% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 70°, low 50°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 73°, low 49°, 2% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 68°, low 48°, 11% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Saturday Chance Rain Showers, high 66°, low 48°, 28% rain, wind 0–5 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 Gillespie 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
Gillespie 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 Gillespie County
Forecast for the center point of Gillespie County.
- Today Partly Sunny 77° 64° SSE 5–10 mph 2% rain
- Mon Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny 77° 62° S 5–20 mph 74% rain
- Tue Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 69° 48° NW 0–15 mph 17% rain
- Wed Sunny 70° 50° W 0–5 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 73° 49° WSW 5–10 mph 2% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 68° 48° N 0–10 mph 11% rain
- Sat Chance Rain Showers 66° 48° NNE 0–5 mph 28% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 2026. 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
No burn ban
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 3.43 in; same month last year 3.57 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 (83 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 Gillespie County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Fredericksburg weather station (6 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 235-day growing season |
Mar 18 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 9 |
Nov 10 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 259-day growing season |
Mar 4 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 24 |
Nov 22 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 2 |
Harper 3ene weather station (16 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 243-day growing season |
Mar 15 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 12 |
Nov 15 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 270-day growing season |
Mar 2 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 28 |
Nov 29 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 4 |
short record Based on only 11 years of records here (30 is normal), so treat it as rougher.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Fredericksburg, Harper 3ene), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Gillespie County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Gillespie County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 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 Gillespie County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Gillespie County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 58% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Gillespie County?
No burn ban is listed for Gillespie County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Gillespie County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (118 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Giddings (121 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 1, 2026: Grapevine 2027: last day to buy crop insurance; Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money. 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.