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Garland, Texas Weather

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

Garland, TX
Monday, June 15 at 1:38 PM
81
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
88°
Humidity
85%
Wind
10 mph
Sunrise
1:17 AM
Sunset
3:36 PM
Garland, TX
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastGarland, TX: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 73 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 73°H 81°
Garland, TX
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 15
    Light Drizzle
    28%
    —
    81°73°—
  2. Tuesday
    Jun 16
    Thunderstorm
    —
    —
    87°73°+6°
  3. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Thunderstorm
    —
    —
    91°74°+4°
  4. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Thunderstorm
    19%
    —
    98°76°+7°
  5. Friday
    Jun 19
    Thunderstorm
    48%
    —
    91°71°-7°
  6. Saturday
    Jun 20
    T-storm w/ Hail
    26%
    —
    84°74°-7°
  7. Sunday
    Jun 21
    Thunderstorm
    —
    —
    94°75°+10°
Garland, TX
Next 24 hours · Warm now
70°77°84°12p6p12a6anow 81°high 81°low 73°PRECIP %
Garland, TX
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NE
043° · veering 6°
Direction
NE
043°
Sustained
10
mph
Gust
13
mph
Peak 24h
19
avg 6
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
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 · pk 19 @ 6:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 142SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 6° from the ne.
Garland, TX
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
995.1
-1.5 mb in 3h · falling · 29.39 inHg
Now
995.1
mb
3h
-1.5
mb
12h
-1.8
mb
24h
-1.8
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 995–998
9909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW997.6995.2995.2
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low still deepening — rough seas, strong wind, persistent rain.
Garland, TX
Air quality
47
AQI
Good
→+1 in 6h

AQI 47 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Ozone at AQI 73. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~71%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

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

PM 2.5Moderate
12.6μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
4μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERUnhealthy SG
121μg/m³
UV IndexVery high
9.6

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 73. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~71%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 73
UV peak
9.6 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 47

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 12.6 µg/m³, PM10 at 13.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.95
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

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 TREND50100MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMON7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Garland, TX
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
71%
MOSTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
36.1mi
UNLIMITED
40 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
18:38 UTC · Garland, 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
18:38 UTC · Garland, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Garland, TX
Satellite · infrared · animated
Garland, TX
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Garland, TX
Almanac · Monday, June 15
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
Civil dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
1:17 AM
Daylight
14h 19m
Sunset
3:36 PM
Civil dusk
9:06 PM
Planting note
Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.
Garland, TX
The moon
New Moon
1% illuminated
Moonrise
6:28 AM
Moonset
8:47 PM
In sign
♋︎ Cancer
Garland, TX
Microseason
Jun 11–15

Sun climbs to its northern throne

insect
Jan 145% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Garland at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 81°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: March 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 11–15
  • Planting window: Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.

16-Day Forecast — Garland

  1. Mon81°73°28%
  2. Tue87°73°3%
  3. Wed91°74°1%
  4. Thu98°76°19%
  5. Fri91°71°48%
  6. Sat84°74°26%
  7. Sun94°75°8%
  8. Mon94°76°19%
  9. Tue96°76°21%
  10. Wed97°78°22%
  11. Thu100°80°10%
  12. Fri101°82°15%
  13. Sat101°80°16%
  14. Sun100°77°10%
  15. Mon100°78°13%
  16. Tue99°79°14%

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

Live wind & temperature near Garland

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 15, 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
  • TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

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.

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 · June 11–15

Sun climbs to its northern throne

Days lengthen toward solstice; longest light lingers until after 8 PM, heat building steadily.

Day 166 of 365 · Wedge 33 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 Garland, July runs warmest near 85°F and January coldest around 46°F, while October is the wettest month (5.3 inches) and July the driest (2.2 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January46°2.8″5
February50°3.4″5
March58°3.6″6
April65°3.5″5
May73°5.2″7
June81°3.8″5
July85°2.2″4
August85°2.5″4
September77°3.3″4
October67°5.3″6
November56°3.0″4
December48°3.4″4

Regional context

Garland's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 46°F Januarys with 85°F Julys — a 39°F swing. About 41.9 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 57 days a year.

No season owns Garland's rain: October reaches 5.3 inches across 5.6 days and July keeps 2.2 inches on 3.5, an even spread through Garland's year. It is a balanced pattern Garland shares with places like Rowlett, TX, Sachse, TX and Richardson, TX.

Freezes are uncommon in Garland, where the coldest month averages 46°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in July (about 85°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Across Garland, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Garland's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Rowlett, TX, Sachse, TX, Richardson, TX, Murphy, TX, Sunnyvale, 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?
In Garland, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Garland's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Garland?
Rainfall in Garland peaks in October near 5.3 inches, out of about 42 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Garland?
Garland peaks in July, when the mean runs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Garland?
January is Garland's coldest month, averaging about 46°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Garland?
Hardy spring crops go in near mid-March in Garland; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
How many rainy days does Garland get?
Garland records around 57 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Garland?
Since January in Garland averages 46°F, Garland's USDA zone follows that floor — confirm it by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Garland?
Garland'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 Garland?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Garland in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Garland?
Current conditions for Garland and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Garland forecast updated?
The Garland forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Garland?
Day length in Garland peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Garland?
The next few days in Garland's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Set in a humid subtropical zone, Garland, Texas swings from 46°F in the heart of winter to 85°F at midsummer — a 39°F arc.

Across the year, Garland collects about 42 inches of precipitation over roughly 57 days with measurable rain or snow.

Garland's 39°F range, set by its 32.9°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Garland.

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ZIP codes in Garland

  • 75043
  • 75044
  • 75041
  • 75040
  • 75042
  • 75046
  • 75047
  • 75049

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.