When does it freeze in Dallas?

Dallas's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.

What is the rainy season in Dallas?

October is the wettest month with about 4.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 38 inches annually.

What is the warmest month in Dallas?

August is typically warmest, averaging about 87°F.

What is the coldest month in Dallas?

January is typically coldest, averaging about 48°F.

When can I start a vegetable garden in Dallas?

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 Dallas get?

Dallas averages about 52 rainy days per year.

What hardiness zone is Dallas?

Dallas'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.

Weather in Dallas, Texas

Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Dallas, TX

Sunday, May 17 at 5:52 AM

Clear

Feels like

79°

Humidity

64%

Wind

11 mph

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

8:20 PM

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Hour by hour · 24h

79°

12a

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69°

70°

72°

76°

10a

78°

11a

83°

12p

86°

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15%

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14%

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11p

Dallas, TX

7-day forecast

Today
May 17
Light Drizzle
11%
88°75°
Monday
May 18
Thunderstorm
21%
91°77°
Tuesday
May 19
Thunderstorm
49%
89°70°
Wednesday
May 20
Drizzle
49%
86°68°
Thursday
May 21
Showers
57%
78°69°
Friday
May 22
Light Drizzle
51%
80°70°
Saturday
May 23
Light Drizzle
31%
86°68°

Dallas, TX

Next 24 hours · Mild now

Dallas, TX

Anemometer · 24h winds · from true

From · True

SSE

164° · veering 11°

Direction

SSE

164°

Sustained

mph

Gust

mph

Peak 24h

avg 12

Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ

CALM

LIGHT AIR

1–3

LIGHT BRZ

4–7

GENTLE BRZ

8–12

MOD BRZ

13–18

FRESH BRZ

19–24

STRONG BRZ

25–31

NEAR GALE

32–38

24h · sust vs gust · mph

avg 12 · pk 35 @ 3:00a

−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

Dallas, TX

Barometer · 24h pressure · mb

Pressure · mb

990.2

+0.2 mb in 3h · steady · 29.24 inHg

Now

990.2

+0.2

12h

-1.2

24h

-3.7

Regime · STORM

STORM

RAIN

CHANGE

FAIR

DRY

24h · Pressure · mb

range 990–995

−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

Dallas, TX

Air quality

AQI

Good

PM 2.5: 9.7 μg/m³
PM 10: 13.2 μg/m³
NO₂: 5.5 μg/m³
Ozone: 83.0 μg/m³
UV Index: 0.0 Low

Dallas, TX

Almanac · Sunday, May 17

When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.

Civil dawn

11:01 AM

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Daylight

13h 54m

Sunset

8:20 PM

Civil dusk

1:48 AM

Planting note

Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.

Dallas, TX

The moon

New Moon

0% illuminated

Moonrise: 11:42 AM
Moonset: 1:44 AM
In sign: ♊︎ Gemini

Dallas, TX

Microseason · 28 of 72

May 16–20

Roses open on the Piedmont edge

insect

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Dallas at a glance

Today vs. normal: 78°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

August brings Dallas its warmest temperatures (~87°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~48°F). October sees peak rainfall at 4.8 inches, and July marks the driest period with just 1.7 inches.

Month	Mean temp	Precip	Rainy days
January	48°	2.6″	4
February	52°	2.8″	4
March	60°	3.5″	5
April	67°	3.1″	5
May	75°	4.6″	6
June	83°	3.8″	5
July	87°	1.7″	3
August	87°	2.2″	4
September	80°	3.1″	4
October	69°	4.8″	5
November	58°	2.9″	4
December	50°	3.2″	4

Regional context

Dallas falls within a humid subtropical climate region. This places it among nearby cities that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.

Similar climates: Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX, McAllen, TX.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the distinctive calls of Mississippi Kites as these raptors return to their Dallas nesting grounds.

Eastern Redbud trees typically finish their pink bloom cycle by early April, marking the transition from spring into warmer months.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Dallas?: Dallas's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Dallas?: October is the wettest month with about 4.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 38 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Dallas?: August is typically warmest, averaging about 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Dallas?: January is typically coldest, averaging about 48°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Dallas?: 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 Dallas get?: Dallas averages about 52 rainy days per year.
What hardiness zone is Dallas?: Dallas'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

Dallas, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 48°F while July averages 87°F — a 40°F seasonal swing.

Throughout the year, Dallas receives about 38 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 52 rainy days.

Geography shapes Dallas's weather patterns through its latitude (32.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost is likely, and daily weather conditions.

Roses open on the Piedmont edge

Dallas at a glance

Right now in the garden

Planting calendar

A year in weather

Regional context

Naturalist notes

Frequently asked

Climate

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