Dallas Weather Forecast
Dallas weather: 81°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Dallas is a city in Texas. Dallas is known for Arts district and Texas business hub. It has a population of about 1.3 million.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Dallas with overcast. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 78°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Dallas is February, March, July, September and October. The climate is continental. January, April and May tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 98°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), about 16 mi away. Nearby highlights include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Hot Springs National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dallas today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Dallas
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 2:26PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Issued by NWS Fort Worth TX
Weather in Dallas right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:39 PM, Sep 30 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Dallas
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 90° / 78° | 45% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 78° / 72° | 68% · 1,3 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 73° | 82% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 71° | 68% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 71° | 13% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 74° | 4% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 68° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 65° | 3% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 68° | 2% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 71° | 1% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 75° / 69° | 8% · 2,3 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 69° | 6% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 69° | 4% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 70° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 71° | 2% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 65° | 6% | 11 mph | 6 |
Climate in Dallas month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 35° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 65° | 45° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 75° | 54° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 77° | 60° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 83° | 66° | 9,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 91° | 74° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 95° | 77° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 98° | 79° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 92° | 73° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 83° | 63° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 69° | 52° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 62° | 44° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Dallas
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Air quality and pollen in Dallas
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Dallas
Go in February, March, July, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, April and May - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Dallas
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dallas?
Dallas is a city in Texas. Its coordinates are 32.7767, -96.797. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dallas right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dallas?
February, March, July, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Dallas, which has a continental climate. January, April and May are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dallas in?
Dallas observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 5:39 PM.
How many people live in Dallas?
Dallas has a population of approximately 1.3 million.
What is the nearest airport to Dallas?
The closest airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 16 mi away, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 185 mi away and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 211 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Dallas?
Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Hot Springs National Park.
What places are in Dallas?
Dallas covers 1 places in this atlas, including Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
