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The climatic descriptions of the regions delineated on the map are given below: The eastern third of Texas has a Subtropical Humid climate that is most noted for warm summers. The central third of Texas has a Subtropical Subhumid climate characterized by hot summers and dry winters.
Texas' weather varies widely, from arid in the west to humid in the east. The huge expanse of Texas encompasses several regions with distinctly different climates: Northern Plains, Trans-Pecos Region, Texas Hill Country, Piney Woods, and South Texas. Generally speaking, the eastern half of the state is humid subtropical, while the western half ...
Texas Tropical Trail Region. Discover the natural, cultural, and historical treasures in the unique and vibrant southern tip of Texas. Located in the state’s southernmost region, the Texas Tropical Trail Region covers 20 counties, 23,000 square miles, and is home to 1.7 million residents.
Texas Level 4 Ecoregions Map. Based on Ecoregions developed by the EPA this map describe areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources, as well as similarity of climate that can assist Texas gardenders.
The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the spatial patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena, including geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology.
The eleven natural regions of Texas are featured in table format describing each region's size, topography, annual rainfall, vegetation, and rare plants and animals.
Generally, Texas is divided into 10 natural regions or ecoregions: the Piney Woods, the Gulf Prairies and marshes, the Post Oak Savanah, the Blackland Prairies, the Cross Timbers, the South Texas Plains, the Edwards Plateau, the Rolling Plains, the High Plains, and the Trans-Pecos.
