Weather in Frisco, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast11%86°74°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm14%90°76°
- TuesdayMay 19Thunderstorm54%86°69°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle51%84°65°
- ThursdayMay 21Showers56%79°67°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle50%79°67°
- SaturdayMay 23Light Drizzle29%86°66°
- PM 2.5
- 10.0 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 13.5 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 83.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:41 AM
- Moonset
- 1:45 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Frisco at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 77°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: March 6 (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
July brings Frisco's highest temperatures (~85°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~46°F). October sees peak rainfall at 5.3 inches, with July marking the driest period at 2.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 2.8″ | 5 |
| February | 50° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| March | 58° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| April | 65° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| May | 73° | 5.2″ | 7 |
| June | 81° | 3.8″ | 5 |
| July | 85° | 2.2″ | 4 |
| August | 85° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| September | 77° | 3.3″ | 4 |
| October | 67° | 5.3″ | 6 |
| November | 56° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| December | 48° | 3.4″ | 4 |
Regional context
Frisco falls within a humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with neighboring cities.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of Mississippi Kites through North Texas, their distinctive white heads visible as they soar on thermals.
By early June, native Texas Red Oak trees complete their spring leaf emergence across the region.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Frisco?
- Frisco's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Frisco?
- October is the wettest month with about 5.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 42 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Frisco?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Frisco?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 46°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Frisco?
- 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 Frisco get?
- Frisco averages about 57 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Frisco?
- Frisco'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
Frisco, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 46°F while July averages 85°F — a 39°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Frisco receives about 42 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 57 rainy days.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude (33.2°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — factors that determine what grows here, when frost strikes, and how daily weather unfolds.