Matagorda County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Matagorda County, TX was in moderate drought (D1), with 15% at extreme drought (D3), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 3 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 56% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 36% (well below normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and Tuesday carries the week's highest rain chance at 68% (high 83°). Matagorda County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Giddings, 112 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 36% of normal
- Last 60 days 63% of normal
- Last 90 days 56% 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 Mostly Sunny, high 83°, low 71°, 1% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Monday Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny, high 82°, low 75°, 5% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Tuesday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 83°, low 61°, 68% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 77°, low 61°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 79°, low 62°, 16% rain, wind 5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 77°, low 59°, 8% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 75°, low 59°, 29% rain, wind 5–10 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
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| What happened | Started | Tell FSA early by | FSA deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme drought (D3) reached (U.S. Drought Monitor) | Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 (25 days left) | Mar 1, 2027 |
| Severe drought (D2) began (U.S. Drought Monitor) | Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 (11 days left) | Mar 1, 2027 |
If this cost you livestock, extra feed or hauled water, call your county FSA office now, while it's fresh. The 30-day date is a suggestion from Cownty; FSA's deadline for the notice of loss and application is the March 1 date. Log it in your Drought Ledger · Find your FSA office and phone
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Matagorda 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 Matagorda County
Forecast for the center point of Matagorda County.
- Today Mostly Sunny 83° 71° SE 5–10 mph 1% rain
- Mon Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 82° 75° SE 5–10 mph 5% rain
- Tue Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 83° 61° SW 10–15 mph 68% rain
- Wed Sunny 77° 61° N 0–10 mph 0% rain
- Thu Slight Chance Rain Showers 79° 62° E 5 mph 16% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 77° 59° NE 5–10 mph 8% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers 75° 59° NE 5–10 mph 29% 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
Burn ban ON
In effect since Oct 23, 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 5.60 in; same month last year 3.46 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 Matagorda County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Palacios Muni Ap weather station (16 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 319-day growing season |
Feb 1 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 7 |
Dec 17 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 357-day growing season |
Jan 18 1 year in 10 it's after Feb 24 |
Jan 2 1 year in 10 it's before Dec 5 |
Danevang 1 W weather station (24 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 301-day growing season |
Feb 15 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 13 |
Dec 8 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 337-day growing season |
Jan 27 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 2 |
Dec 30 1 year in 10 it's before Dec 1 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Palacios Muni Ap, Danevang 1 W), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Matagorda County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Matagorda 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 Matagorda County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Matagorda County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 15% of the county. 3 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Matagorda County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Matagorda County (since Oct 23, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Matagorda County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Giddings (112 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.