Denton, Texas Weather
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Denton weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast——90°70°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast14%—86°73°-4°
- FridayJun 5Light Showers25%0.01″84°71°-2°
- SaturdayJun 6Showers57%0.17″87°71°+3°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers49%—92°72°+5°
- MondayJun 8Showers31%—92°73°0°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast10%—93°75°+1°
Ozone at AQI 91 — peak already passed at 1 PM under partly cloudy skies. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Levels should ease through evening.
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 91 — peak already passed at 1 PM under partly cloudy skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 91
- UV peak
- 7.4 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- partly cloudy
- Projected peak
- AQI 91
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 12.6 µg/m³, PM10 at 14.4 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.88
- 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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 3:57 AM
- Moonset
- 1:51 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Denton at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 6 (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 3, 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 — Denton
SPC has placed Denton 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 Denton's highest temperatures at around 85°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at about 45°F. May produces peak rainfall with 4.9 inches, contrasting sharply with January's low of 2.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 2.2″ | 4 |
| February | 49° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| March | 56° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| April | 64° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| May | 73° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| July | 85° | 2.3″ | 3 |
| August | 85° | 2.4″ | 4 |
| September | 78° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| October | 67° | 4.6″ | 5 |
| November | 55° | 2.9″ | 4 |
| December | 47° | 2.7″ | 4 |
Regional context
Denton falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate 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 nesting territories along Denton's wooded corridors.
Eastern Red Cedars release their pollen clouds during February and March, coating surfaces with yellow dust throughout the area.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Denton?
- Spring's last frost typically occurs around mid-March in Denton, while the first fall frost returns around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Denton?
- May records the highest rainfall with approximately 4.9 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 38 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Denton?
- July typically records the warmest temperatures, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Denton?
- January typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 45°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Denton?
- 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 Denton get?
- Denton experiences approximately 52 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Denton?
- Denton's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Denton, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 45°F while July averages 85°F, creating a 40°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 38 inches across roughly 52 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude at 33.2°N, along with proximity to large water bodies and elevation. These factors determine what grows locally, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.