Weather in Haltom City, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Light Drizzle14%85°69°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm—83°72°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm20%90°75°
- TuesdayMay 19Thunderstorm52%84°71°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers50%75°66°
- ThursdayMay 21Drizzle57%80°67°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle51%86°67°
- PM 2.5
- 7.1 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.2 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.2 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 79.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:44 AM
- Moonset
- 1:46 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Haltom City at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 77°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: March 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Haltom City's warmest month is August (~85°F mean) and its coldest is January (~46°F). Rainfall peaks in October (4.5 inches) and bottoms out in January (2.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 2.0″ | 3 |
| February | 50° | 2.4″ | 4 |
| March | 57° | 3.2″ | 5 |
| April | 65° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| May | 73° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| July | 85° | 2.2″ | 3 |
| August | 85° | 2.2″ | 3 |
| September | 78° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| October | 67° | 4.5″ | 5 |
| November | 56° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| December | 48° | 2.6″ | 4 |
Regional context
Haltom City sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Haltom City?
- Haltom City's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Haltom City?
- October is the wettest month with about 4.5 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 35 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Haltom City?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Haltom City?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 46°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Haltom City?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Haltom City get?
- Haltom City averages about 50 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Haltom City?
- Haltom City's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Haltom City, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 46°F while July averages 85°F — a 39°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Haltom City receives about 35 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 50 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (32.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.