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University Park, Texas Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

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

University Park, TX
Sunday, July 5 at 3:41 AM
77
°
Overcast
Feels like
80°
Humidity
80%
Wind
14 mph
Sunrise
1:24 AM
Sunset
3:39 PM
University Park, TX
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastUniversity Park, TX: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 72 to 101 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 72°H 101°
University Park, TX
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Rain
    18%
    0.27″
    101°74°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Rain
    —
    0.13″
    94°72°-7°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    —
    —
    103°80°+9°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Clear
    —
    —
    104°82°+1°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    —
    —
    104°82°0°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Partly Cloudy
    —
    —
    104°82°0°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    11%
    —
    103°82°-1°
University Park, TX
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°65°88°110°12a6a12p6pnow 80°high 101°low 72°PRECIP %
University Park, TX
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NE
056° · backing 129°
Direction
NE
056°
Sustained
14
mph
Gust
21
mph
Peak 24h
22
avg 6
Beaufort · 4 · MOD 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 6 · pk 22 @ 3:00a
01020304050MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 5012SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A fresh breeze drives the ne-bound air across the harbor.
University Park, TX
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
994.6
-0.1 mb in 3h · steady · 29.37 inHg
Now
994.6
mb
3h
-0.1
mb
12h
+0.1
mb
24h
-0.3
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 992–997
9859909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW996.8991.8994.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
University Park, TX
Air quality
38
AQI
Good
↓-7 in 6h

AQI 38 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 7 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 4.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 5.6 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
4.7μg/m³
PM 10Good
6μg/m³
NO₂Good
8μg/m³
OzoneGood
45μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 4.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 5.6 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.84
Wind
breezy
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 TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³330
University Park, TX
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
88%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
32.2mi
UNLIMITED
135 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
08:41 UTC · University Park, 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
08:41 UTC · University Park, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
University Park, TX
Satellite · infrared · animated
University Park, TX
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
University Park, TX
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:57 AM
Sunrise
1:24 AM
Daylight
14h 15m
Sunset
3:39 PM
Civil dusk
9:08 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
University Park, TX
The moon
Waning Gibbous
74% illuminated
Moonrise
11:41 PM
Moonset
11:43 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
University Park, TX
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

University Park at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 77°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: March 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — University Park

  1. Sun101°74°18%
  2. Mon94°72°9%
  3. Tue103°80°8%
  4. Wed104°82°3%
  5. Thu104°82°1%
  6. Fri104°82°7%
  7. Sat103°82°11%
  8. Sun104°81°11%
  9. Mon104°80°5%
  10. Tue107°85°5%
  11. Wed109°88°5%
  12. Thu111°86°4%
  13. Fri105°83°11%
  14. Sat95°79°14%
  15. Sun90°78°17%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, 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 — University Park

SPC has placed University Park in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

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 186 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

In University Park, August runs warmest near 87°F and January coldest around 48°F, while October is the wettest month (4.8 inches) and July the driest (1.7 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January48°2.6″4
February52°2.8″4
March60°3.5″5
April67°3.1″5
May75°4.6″6
June83°3.8″5
July87°1.7″3
August87°2.2″4
September80°3.1″4
October69°4.8″5
November58°2.9″4
December50°3.2″4

Regional context

University Park swings from 48°F in January to 87°F in July (40°F) per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals; precipitation in University Park runs about 38.3 inches on roughly 52 measurable days.

University Park's precipitation spreads evenly: October peaks at 4.8 inches on 4.9 wet days, while July holds 1.7 inches over 3.0 — no month dominates University Park's rain calendar. That lines University Park up with places like Highland Park, TX, Dallas, TX and Farmers Branch, TX, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

Hard freezes are rare in University Park: the coldest month averages 48°F, so University Park's growing window runs most of the year. July is the hottest stretch near 87°F, pushing cool-season crops to the milder shoulder months. University Park's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than University Park's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Highland Park, TX, Dallas, TX, Farmers Branch, TX, Addison, TX, Cockrell Hill, TX.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in University Park?
In University Park, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; University Park's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in University Park?
University Park sees its heaviest rain in October (around 4.8 inches), part of roughly 38 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in University Park?
August is University Park's warmest month, averaging about 87°F.
What is the coldest month in University Park?
University Park bottoms out in January, with a mean near 48°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in University Park?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-March in University Park; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does University Park get?
Expect roughly 52 wet days a year in University Park.
What hardiness zone is University Park?
University Park's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 48°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for University Park?
University Park'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 University Park?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for University Park in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in University Park?
Current conditions for University Park and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the University Park forecast updated?
The University Park forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in University Park?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for University Park 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 University Park?
The next few days in University Park's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

University Park's humid subtropical climate in Texas pairs 48°F Januarys with 87°F Julys, 39°F apart across the seasons.

Rain and snow bring University Park roughly 38 inches a year across approximately 52 measurable-precipitation days.

At 32.9°N, University Park's 39°F summer-to-winter swing sets when University Park's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in University Park

  • 75225
  • 75205
  • 75275

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.