Weatherunderground Dallas (2024)

FAQs

Is it cold or hot in Dallas right now? ›

During cold spells, high temperatures can lower to the 30s F., with low temperatures in the 10-20 F. range, rarely lower than that, for several days.

Dallas, TX – Monthly Averages & Records – from Intellicast

On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 113°F in 1980. On average, the coolest month is January.

May is the wettest month for the Dallas area, averaging 4.92 inches of rain. These storms tend to taper off by late spring as temperatures rise and the cold fronts become much weaker. By mid-June, the weather begins a rapid transition from warm and wet to hot and dry.

This city's climate is often identified as humid subtropical, even though it is located in a region that tends to receive warm, dry winds during the summer from the north and west, with temperatures well over 100°F and heat indices soaring as high as 117°F. Dallas ranks fourth among the most uncomfortable U.S. cities.

This summer was Texas' second-hottest on record behind 2011, when the state went through an extended drought. For parts of southern Texas, it was the hottest on record. For Dallas-Fort Worth, it was the third-hottest.

Even though California might have picturesque weather, not everywhere in California is cooler than Texas. "It's worth noting that the hottest parts of California, the desert along the border with Arizona, and Death Valley, are hotter than anywhere in Texas during most days in summer," Nielsen-Gammon said.

-In 2009, Oklahoma City had a snowstorm of record (13.5 inches) and one of only two white Christmases on record occurred in Dallas (two inches). -In 2004 in Texas, Corpus Christi had a record snowstorm (4.4 inches), and Brownsville (1.5 inches) had its first day of measurable snow since 1895.

Today, Dallas is a vibrant and diverse city known for its world-class museums, thriving arts scene, and famous sports teams. From the historic architecture of downtown to the trendy shops and restaurants of the arts district, Dallas offers visitors a unique blend of old and new, tradition and innovation.

The Cost of Living in Dallas is Cheaper Than Other Places.

The city's median household income is about $64,000, according to Census data. And though the cost of living as a whole is on par with the national average, some typical expenses such as groceries, housing, and healthcare cost less than the national average.

Is Austin or Dallas hotter? ›

When you take the average daily high temperature for the past 10 summers, the city with the hottest average may surprise you. With an average of 97.6 degrees, the hottest major Texas city is El Paso. Austin comes in as the second-hottest, followed by San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas and Houston.

The climate of Dallas/Fort Worth is humid subtropical with hot summers. It is also continental, characterized by a wide annual temperature range.

The maximum temperature during the day will be 97°F around 6 pm. The day will have comfortable humidity, with average humidity of 53%, ranging from 35% to a maximum value of 79% at about 7 am. The wind will be breezy, and will get up to 11 mph at 6 pm, blowing from the south-east.