Garland, Texas Weather
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Garland weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Thunderstorm——85°71°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast20%—83°71°-2°
- FridayJun 5Rain18%0.27″81°71°-2°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Drizzle56%—86°76°+5°
- SundayJun 7Overcast42%—95°74°+9°
- MondayJun 8Overcast24%—94°75°-1°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——97°77°+3°
PM2.5 at 10.8 µg/m³ (AQI 54) with a 0.94 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI down 37 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.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 39 now. With UV 0.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 9 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 39
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 9
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 10.8 µg/m³ (AQI 54) with a 0.94 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.94
- Wind
- light
- 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).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:36 AM
- Moonset
- 2:50 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Garland at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°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 4, 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 — Garland
SPC has placed Garland in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
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
July brings Garland's peak heat with average temperatures around 85°F, while January delivers the coldest conditions at roughly 46°F. October typically sees the heaviest rainfall at 5.3 inches, contrasting with July's driest period of just 2.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 2.8″ | 5 |
| February | 50° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| March | 58° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| April | 65° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| May | 73° | 5.2″ | 7 |
| June | 81° | 3.8″ | 5 |
| July | 85° | 2.2″ | 4 |
| August | 85° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| September | 77° | 3.3″ | 4 |
| October | 67° | 5.3″ | 6 |
| November | 56° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| December | 48° | 3.4″ | 4 |
Regional context
The city falls within the broader humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal cycles, and growing conditions with surrounding communities.
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 in Garland's mature trees.
Eastern Red Cedar trees release their pollen clouds during February and March, coating surfaces with yellow dust.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Garland?
- The final spring frost typically occurs around mid-March, while the first fall frost generally arrives near mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Garland?
- October ranks as the wettest month, averaging about 5.3 inches of rainfall, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 42 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Garland?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Garland?
- January usually brings the coldest weather, averaging about 46°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Garland?
- Cool-season vegetables 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 that date.
- How many rainy days does Garland get?
- The city experiences about 57 rainy days annually on average.
- What hardiness zone is Garland?
- USDA hardiness zones reflect average minimum winter temperatures; use the USDA's online ZIP code lookup tool to find Garland's current zone designation.
Climate
Garland, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 46°F, while summer heat in July averages 85°F — creating a 39°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 42 inches across roughly 57 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude at 32.9°N, along with proximity to large water bodies and elevation factors that determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.