Dallas Weather Forecast
Dallas weather: 74°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Dallas
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 35 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 0,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Dallas
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 11:42PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Issued by NWS Fort Worth TX
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:24PM CDT until October 3 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Issued by NWS Fort Worth TX
16-day forecast for Dallas
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 77° / 72° | 62% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 71° | 40% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 70° | 20% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 73° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 70° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 70° | 1% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 69° | 1% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 73° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 73° | 6% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 72° | 4% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 73° | 4% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 67° | 9% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 63° | 10% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 61° | 10% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 64° | 6% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 66° / 53° | 13% | 16 mph | 6 |
What this means for Dallas
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 77°F is 5.9°F below the 83°F typical for this month.
A 62% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 77°F.
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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 74°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 5 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 9:00 AM.
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 October 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
