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.

Weather in Fort Worth, Texas

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

Fort Worth, TX

Sunday, May 17 at 2:41 AM

Clear

Feels like

81°

Humidity

56%

Wind

9 mph

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

8:22 PM

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Hour by hour · 24h

81°

10p

80°

11p

78°

12a

76°

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74°

72°

73°

77°

10a

80°

11a

85°

12p

86°

89°

86°

84°

14%

79°

15%

81°

80°

19%

Fort Worth, TX

7-day forecast

Today
May 16
Overcast
14%
87°71°
Sunday
May 17
Thunderstorm
11%
85°74°
Monday
May 18
Thunderstorm
17%
90°77°
Tuesday
May 19
Thunderstorm
55%
84°73°
Wednesday
May 20
Showers
55%
76°67°
Thursday
May 21
Drizzle
61%
80°67°
Friday
May 22
Drizzle
45%
86°66°

Fort Worth, TX

Next 24 hours · Warm now

Fort Worth, TX

Anemometer · 24h winds · from true

From · True

SSE

158° · veering 11°

Direction

SSE

158°

Sustained

mph

Gust

mph

Peak 24h

avg 11

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 11 · pk 28 @ 7:00p

−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

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Barometer · 24h pressure · mb

Pressure · mb

988.1

-0.3 mb in 3h · falling · 29.18 inHg

Now

988.1

-0.3

12h

-2.6

24h

-2.8

Regime · STORM

STORM

RAIN

CHANGE

FAIR

DRY

24h · Pressure · mb

range 987–993

−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

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Air quality

AQI

Good

PM 2.5: 6.8 μg/m³
PM 10: 9.8 μg/m³
NO₂: 5.0 μg/m³
Ozone: 86.0 μg/m³
UV Index: 0.0 Low

Fort Worth, TX

Almanac · Sunday, May 17

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

Civil dawn

11:03 AM

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Daylight

13h 53m

Sunset

8:22 PM

Civil dusk

1:50 AM

Planting note

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

Fort Worth, TX

The moon

New Moon

0% illuminated

Moonrise: 11:45 AM
Moonset: 1:46 AM
In sign: ♊︎ Gemini

Fort Worth, TX

Microseason · 28 of 72

May 16–20

Roses open on the Piedmont edge

insect

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Fort Worth at a glance

Today vs. normal: 80°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 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.

Roses open on the Piedmont edge

Fort Worth 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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