The Texas climate ranges from near tropical in the lower Rio Grande Valley to semiarid in the southwest and Panhandle. Most of Texas is within the humid subtropical climate zone.
Summers are hot throughout the state.
The Balcones Escarpment, separating the West Gulf Coastal Plain from the Osage Plains and Great Plains, blocks the western movement of Gulf moisture, so the amount of precipitation drops markedly west of the escarpment. Snowfall is generally confined to the north and west. Hurricanes are a threat to residents of the Gulf Coast, and tornadoes occur frequently throughout the state. Inc. All rights reserved. Expedia.ca terms of use.