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Dallas, Texas Weather

Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night. Day 43 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Dallas weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Dallas, TX
Sunday, August 2 at 8:44 AM
80
°
Clear
Feels like
84°
Humidity
58%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
1:41 AM
Sunset
3:24 PM
Dallas, TX
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastDallas, TX: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 73 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 73°H 97°
Dallas, TX
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Aug 2
    Clear
    —
    —
    97°75°—
  2. Monday
    Aug 3
    Clear
    —
    —
    102°73°+5°
  3. Tuesday
    Aug 4
    Clear
    —
    —
    108°84°+6°
  4. Wednesday
    Aug 5
    Overcast
    —
    —
    106°86°-2°
  5. Thursday
    Aug 6
    Overcast
    —
    —
    105°85°-1°
  6. Friday
    Aug 7
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    103°84°-2°
  7. Saturday
    Aug 8
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    103°82°0°
Dallas, TX
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°65°85°105°12p6p12a6anow 78°high 97°low 73°
Dallas, TX
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NE
038° · veering 6°
Direction
NE
038°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
8
mph
Peak 24h
19
avg 6 mph
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 6 mph · pk 19 mph @ 9:00a
010MPHB1B2B3B4-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 104SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 6° from the ne.
Dallas, TX
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
996.8
+1.8 mb in 3h · rising · 29.44 inHg
Now
996.8
mb
3h
+1.8
mb
12h
+3.9
mb
24h
+1.0
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 993–997
9859909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW997.0992.7996.6
The low is filling — pressure climbing out of storm territory.
Dallas, TX
Air quality
50
AQI
Good
→+2 in 6h

AQI 50 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 8.8 µg/m³ (AQI 49) with a 0.99 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
8.8μg/m³
PM 10Good
9μg/m³
NO₂Good
10μg/m³
OzoneModerate
72μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.6

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 34 now. With UV 2.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 9.

Present
AQI 34
UV peak
2.0 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 9

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 8.8 µg/m³ (AQI 49) with a 0.99 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.99
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Dallas, TX
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
65.0mi
UNLIMITED
137 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
13:44 UTC · Dallas, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
13:44 UTC · Dallas, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Dallas, TX
Satellite · infrared · animated
Dallas, TX
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Dallas, TX
Almanac · Sunday, August 2
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Civil dawn
6:15 AM
Sunrise
1:41 AM
Daylight
13h 43m
Sunset
3:24 PM
Civil dusk
8:53 PM
Planting note
Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.
Dallas, TX
The moon
Waning Gibbous
85% illuminated
Moonrise
10:09 PM
Moonset
10:32 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Dallas, TX
Microseason
Aug 1–5

Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night

celestial
Jan 159% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Dallas at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 10°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Aug 1–5
  • Planting window: Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.

ZIP codes: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204, 75205, 75206, 75207, 75208 +43 more

16-Day Forecast — Dallas

  1. Sun98°74°0%
  2. Mon102°73°0%
  3. Tue108°84°0%
  4. Wed106°86°2%
  5. Thu105°85°2%
  6. Fri103°84°5%
  7. Sat103°82°3%
  8. Sun101°80°2%
  9. Mon95°75°6%
  10. Tue101°78°4%
  11. Wed103°82°3%
  12. Thu103°83°5%
  13. Fri104°82°13%
  14. Sat105°82°16%
  15. Sun105°84°13%
  16. Mon105°84°13%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Dallas

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of August 2, 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.

Sun & seasons in Dallas

Dallas sits in Dallas County, where the year’s longest day runs 14h 19m of daylight and its shortest just 9h 59m — a swing of +4h 20m between the June and December solstices. Clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Houston, the state’s largest city, lies about 223 miles to the SSE. The nearest town Dallas tracks is Mesquite, roughly 11 miles to the ESE.

Air quality in Dallas’s county has trended dirtier since 2020; its cleanest year on record was 2020 (median AQI 46). See the full air-quality history for Dallas.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · August 1–5

Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night

Sunset slides back toward 8 PM; darkness creeps in, signaling summer's decline though heat persists.

Day 214 of 365 · Wedge 43 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Dallas, August runs warmest near 87°F and January coldest around 48°F, while October is the wettest month (4.8 inches) and July the driest (1.7 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January48°2.6″4
February52°2.8″4
March60°3.5″5
April67°3.1″5
May75°4.6″6
June83°3.8″5
July87°1.7″3
August87°2.2″4
September80°3.1″4
October69°4.8″5
November58°2.9″4
December50°3.2″4

Regional context

Dallas's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 48°F Januarys with 87°F Julys — a 40°F swing. About 38.3 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 52 days a year.

Rainfall in Dallas stays even across the calendar: October tops out at 4.8 inches over 4.9 rainy days, and July still logs 1.7 inches across 3.0 — a narrow range for Dallas. That lines Dallas up with places like Highland Park, TX, University Park, TX and Cockrell Hill, TX, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

Freezes are uncommon in Dallas, where the coldest month averages 48°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in July (about 87°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Across Dallas, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Dallas's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Highland Park, TX, University Park, TX, Cockrell Hill, TX, Balch Springs, TX, Mesquite, 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?
In Dallas, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Dallas's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Dallas?
Rainfall in Dallas peaks in October near 4.8 inches, out of about 38 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Dallas?
Dallas peaks in August, when the mean runs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Dallas?
January is Dallas's coldest month, averaging about 48°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Dallas?
In Dallas, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-March; Dallas's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does Dallas get?
Dallas records around 52 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Dallas?
With January around 48°F, Dallas's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Dallas's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Dallas?
Dallas's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Dallas?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Dallas in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Dallas?
Current conditions for Dallas and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Dallas forecast updated?
The Dallas forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dallas?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Dallas are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Dallas?
The next few days in Dallas's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The humid subtropical climate of Dallas, Texas carries typical Januarys near 48°F and Julys around 87°F — 39°F of seasonal travel.

Dallas sees close to 38 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 52 wet days.

Dallas sits at 32.8°N; that 39°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Dallas.

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ZIP codes in Dallas

  • 75098
  • 75287
  • 75230
  • 75231
  • 75236
  • 75237
  • 75235
  • 75254
  • 75251
  • 75252
  • 75253
  • 75043
  • 75032
  • 75227
  • 75238
  • 75232
  • 75233
  • 75234
  • 75089
  • 75088
  • 75087
  • 75247
  • 75244
  • 75249
  • 75248
  • 75051
  • 75166
  • 75210
  • 75211
  • 75212
  • 75214
  • 75215
  • 75216
  • 75217
  • 75218
  • 75219
  • 75390
  • 75182
  • 75229
  • 75228
  • 75220
  • 75223
  • 75225
  • 75224
  • 75226
  • 75243
  • 75241
  • 75240
  • 75246
  • 75270
  • 75207
  • 75206
  • 75204
  • 75203
  • 75202
  • 75201
  • 75209
  • 75208
  • 75019
  • 75221
  • 75222
  • 75242
  • 75250
  • 75260
  • 75262
  • 75263
  • 75264
  • 75266
  • 75267
  • 75277
  • 75283
  • 75284
  • 75285
  • 75301
  • 75303
  • 75312
  • 75313
  • 75315
  • 75320
  • 75336
  • 75339
  • 75342
  • 75354
  • 75355
  • 75356
  • 75357
  • 75358
  • 75359
  • 75360
  • 75367
  • 75370
  • 75371
  • 75372
  • 75373
  • 75374
  • 75376
  • 75378
  • 75379
  • 75380
  • 75382
  • 75389
  • 75392
  • 75393
  • 75394
  • 75395
  • 75397
  • 75398

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.