Weather in Fort Worth, 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
- 11:45 AM
- Moonset
- 1:46 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth's warmest temperatures (~85°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~46°F). October sees peak rainfall at 4.5 inches, with January recording the lowest at 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
Fort Worth belongs to a humid subtropical climate region that encompasses nearby cities with similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, McAllen, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the return of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to Fort Worth's gardens and parks.
Eastern Redbud trees typically bloom in March, painting the landscape with their distinctive purple-pink flowers.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Fort Worth?
- Fort Worth's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Fort Worth?
- October records the highest rainfall with about 4.5 inches on average; the city receives roughly 35 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Fort Worth?
- August typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Fort Worth?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 46°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Fort Worth?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost in mid-March; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Fort Worth get?
- Fort Worth experiences about 50 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Fort Worth?
- Fort Worth's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Fort Worth, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 46°F while July averages 85°F, creating a 39°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Fort Worth receives about 35 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 50 rainy days.
Latitude (32.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation establish the rhythm of the year. These factors determine what grows here, when frost is likely, and the daily weather patterns.
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