McCulloch County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of McCulloch County, TX abnormally dry (D0), with 30% at moderate drought (D1); 30% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Rain has run 177% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 105% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; 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 87% rain chance on Monday (high 81°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes McCulloch County with up to 3 monthly payments, and San Angelo is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 66 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 177% of normal
- Last 60 days 126% of normal
- Last 90 days 105% 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 Cloudy, high 79°, low 65°, 2% rain, wind 10 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 81°, low 56°, 87% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 70°, low 48°, 5% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 73°, low 50°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 74°, low 47°, 1% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 68°, low 47°, 11% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 68°, low 47°, 22% rain, wind 0–10 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 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
McCulloch 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 McCulloch County
Forecast for the center point of McCulloch County.
- Today Mostly Cloudy 79° 65° SSE 10 mph 2% rain
- Mon Mostly Sunny 81° 56° S 5–20 mph 87% rain
- Tue Sunny 70° 48° NW 0–15 mph 5% rain
- Wed Sunny 73° 50° SW 0–5 mph 1% rain
- Thu Sunny 74° 47° W 5–10 mph 1% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 68° 47° N 0–10 mph 11% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers 68° 47° NE 0–10 mph 22% 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 2.83 in; same month last year 2.27 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 McCulloch County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Brady weather station (4 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 244-day growing season |
Mar 14 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 6 |
Nov 15 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 269-day growing season |
Mar 4 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 24 |
Nov 27 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 6 |
Eden weather station (29 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) 213-day growing season |
Apr 5 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 23 |
Nov 4 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 239-day growing season |
Mar 20 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 9 |
Nov 13 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 28 |
short record Based on only 16 years of records here (30 is normal), so treat it as rougher.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Brady, Eden), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is McCulloch County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. McCulloch 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 McCulloch County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of McCulloch County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 30% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in McCulloch County?
No burn ban is listed for McCulloch County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near McCulloch County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (66 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Giddings (161 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.