Irving, Texas Weather
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Irving weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast31%—88°75°—
- SaturdayJun 6Showers63%0.20″87°72°-1°
- SundayJun 7Showers60%—91°71°+4°
- MondayJun 8Overcast10%—94°75°+3°
- TuesdayJun 9Partly Cloudy——93°76°-1°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast——95°76°+2°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast——95°77°0°
AQI 38 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 20 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 5:12 AM
- Moonset
- 3:52 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Irving at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 6°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 5, 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.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Irving
SPC has placed Irving in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
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Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
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 claims the title of Irving's warmest month at roughly 86°F mean temperature, while January stands as the coldest at approximately 47°F. October brings peak rainfall with 4.7 inches, contrasting sharply with August's minimal 1.7 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| February | 51° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| March | 59° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| April | 66° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| May | 74° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| June | 82° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| July | 85° | 1.7″ | 3 |
| August | 86° | 1.7″ | 3 |
| September | 79° | 3.3″ | 4 |
| October | 68° | 4.7″ | 5 |
| November | 57° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| December | 49° | 2.8″ | 4 |
Regional context
Irving falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with neighboring cities throughout this zone.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the distinctive calls of Mississippi Kites as these raptors return to establish territories along Trinity River corridors.
Eastern Redbuds complete their flowering cycle by early May, with heart-shaped leaves now fully emerged across Irving's parks and greenbelts.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Irving?
- Irving's final spring frost usually occurs around mid-March, while the season's first fall frost typically arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Irving?
- October registers as the wettest month, delivering approximately 4.7 inches of rain on average, while the city's total annual precipitation reaches roughly 36 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Irving?
- August typically records the highest temperatures, with averages reaching about 86°F.
- What is the coldest month in Irving?
- January typically produces the coldest temperatures, averaging about 47°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Irving?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Irving get?
- Irving experiences an average of about 49 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Irving?
- Irving's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; consult the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP for current zone designation.
Climate
Irving, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Winter temperatures in January hover around 47°F, while July brings averages of 85°F — creating a 38°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Irving collects approximately 36 inches of precipitation distributed across roughly 49 rainy days.
Local weather patterns follow the city's latitude of 32.9°N, along with proximity to large water bodies and elevation factors. These elements determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather variations.