Climate change in Dallas County, Texas
Since 1979, Dallas County, Texas has warmed 3.3°F, with 21 more days above 90°F, 22 more nights above 70°F and 6% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Ellis County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +2.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.2°F
- Precipitation: +6%
- Wettest day of the year: +20%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: +21 days
- Nights above 70°F: +22 days
- Freezing nights: −11 days
- Frost-free season: +20 days
- Muggy days: +3 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.6°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +13 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.