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Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Denton weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Denton, TX
Saturday, July 4 at 10:02 AM
89
°
Clear
Feels like
96°
Humidity
63%
Wind
9 mph
Sunrise
1:24 AM
Sunset
3:41 PM
Denton, TX
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastDenton, TX: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 73 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 73°H 99°
Denton, TX
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    —
    —
    99°81°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    12%
    —
    100°73°+1°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Showers
    19%
    0.09″
    95°73°-5°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    19%
    —
    97°73°+2°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    102°75°+5°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Clear
    —
    —
    105°79°+3°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Clear
    —
    —
    102°80°-3°
Denton, TX
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°65°85°105°6a12p6p12anow 89°high 99°low 73°
Denton, TX
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SW
221° · veering 11°
Direction
SW
221°
Sustained
9
mph
Gust
13
mph
Peak 24h
19
avg 7
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 7 · pk 19 @ 8:00a
010203040MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 3612SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 11° from the sw.
Denton, TX
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
992.5
+0.8 mb in 3h · rising · 29.31 inHg
Now
992.5
mb
3h
+0.8
mb
12h
+1.5
mb
24h
-1.3
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 990–994
9859909951000STORM|RAIN-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW994.2990.4992.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Denton, TX
Air quality
45
AQI
Good
→-2 in 6h

AQI 45 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 11.0 µg/m³, PM10 at 15.0 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
11.0μg/m³
PM 10Good
15μg/m³
NO₂Good
3μg/m³
OzoneModerate
73μg/m³
UV IndexModerate
4.4

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 34 now. With UV 6.2 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 20 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 34
UV peak
6.2 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
partly cloudy
Projected peak
AQI 20

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 11.0 µg/m³, PM10 at 15.0 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.73
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³340
Denton, TX
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
3%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
53.8mi
UNLIMITED
113 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
15:02 UTC · Denton, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
15:02 UTC · Denton, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Denton, TX
Satellite · infrared · animated
Denton, TX
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Denton, TX
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:56 AM
Sunrise
1:24 AM
Daylight
14h 17m
Sunset
3:41 PM
Civil dusk
9:11 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Denton, TX
The moon
Waning Gibbous
81% illuminated
Moonrise
11:15 PM
Moonset
10:43 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Denton, TX
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

bird
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Denton at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 11°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 6 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 76201, 76203, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210

16-Day Forecast — Denton

  1. Sat99°81°6%
  2. Sun100°73°13%
  3. Mon95°73°13%
  4. Tue97°73°13%
  5. Wed102°75°5%
  6. Thu105°79°5%
  7. Fri102°80°3%
  8. Sat103°77°5%
  9. Sun103°77°3%
  10. Mon102°77°5%
  11. Tue109°80°2%
  12. Wed114°83°10%
  13. Thu94°75°13%
  14. Fri90°71°13%
  15. Sat88°73°19%
  16. Sun95°74°19%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Denton

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Denton

SPC includes Denton in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

The year in Denton tops out in July (~85°F) and dips lowest in January (~45°F), with May wettest at 4.9 inches and January driest at 2.2 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January45°2.2″4
February49°2.8″4
March56°3.4″5
April64°3.7″5
May73°4.9″6
June81°3.6″5
July85°2.3″3
August85°2.4″4
September78°3.0″4
October67°4.6″5
November55°2.9″4
December47°2.7″4

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Denton runs from a 45°F January mean to 85°F in July, a 40°F seasonal spread, with near 38.4 inches of precipitation across about 52 wet days.

Denton's precipitation spreads evenly: May peaks at 4.9 inches on 6.3 wet days, while January holds 2.2 inches over 3.9 — no month dominates Denton's rain calendar. That lines Denton up with places like Krum, TX, Corinth, TX and Shady Shores, TX, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

Hard freezes are rare in Denton: the coldest month averages 45°F, so Denton's growing window runs most of the year. July is the hottest stretch near 85°F, pushing cool-season crops to the milder shoulder months. Across Denton, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Denton's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Krum, TX, Corinth, TX, Shady Shores, TX, Argyle, TX, Cross Roads, TX.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the distinctive calls of Mississippi Kites as these raptors return to establish nesting territories along Denton's wooded corridors.

Eastern Red Cedars release their pollen clouds during February and March, coating surfaces with yellow dust throughout the area.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Denton?
Frost typically leaves Denton by mid-March and returns to Denton near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Denton?
May is the wettest month in Denton, about 4.9 inches on average; the year totals roughly 38 inches.
What is the warmest month in Denton?
July is Denton's warmest month, averaging about 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Denton?
Denton bottoms out in January, with a mean near 45°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Denton?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-March in Denton; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Denton get?
Expect roughly 52 wet days a year in Denton.
What hardiness zone is Denton?
Denton's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 45°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Denton?
Denton's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Denton?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Denton in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Denton?
Current conditions for Denton and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Denton forecast updated?
The Denton forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Denton?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Denton are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Denton?
The next few days in Denton's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Denton's humid subtropical climate in Texas pairs 45°F Januarys with 85°F Julys, 40°F apart across the seasons.

In a typical year Denton records about 38 inches of precipitation on around 52 days.

At 33.2°N, Denton's 40°F summer-to-winter swing sets when Denton's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in Denton

  • 76207
  • 76205
  • 76203
  • 76201
  • 76208
  • 76209
  • 76226
  • 76210
  • 76202
  • 76204
  • 76206

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.