Climate Insights for Dallas

The climate in Dallas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,072 mm of precipitation falls per year. Dallas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dallas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Dallas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 42.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Dallas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dallas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Temperatures in Dallas vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Dallas vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Dallas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,072 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 152 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 42 mm. That's 110 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Dallas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.7 in. That's 4.3 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Dallas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Dallas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dallas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dallas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.