Weather in Dallas, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:42 AM
- Moonset
- 1:44 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Dallas at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- 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.
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