Weather in Dallas Texas

Dallas shares much in common with the city of Atlanta as far as weather goes. Both southern cities have a warm, humid climate, technically classified as subtropical. What's that mean to the residents and visitors? It means beautiful springs, hot summers, more beautiful weather during the fall and mild winters that can see sleet and freezing rain disrupt city life.

Spring in Dallas brings fresh green buds to the trees, wildflowers to the sides of the roads and the scent of growing things fills the city. The weather in Dallas during spring can change quickly, with powerful thunderstorms moving through the area, quite rapidly. After the storm passes, the city is washed clean; everything sparkles in the bright spring sunlight. Spring is one of the best seasons to visit this southern city; the temperatures are mild, usually staying around 70 degrees during the day and the high 50's at night.

Summer brings heat to the area, with temperatures reaching the upper 90's during the day and a balmy 70 at night. Summer is hot and humid in this area and if you spend a lot of time outdoors, you'll need to take precautions and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Summer is a great time to visit the city, but the nights are when the population truly comes awake. As the sun descends and the temperatures cool, a warm breeze sweeps through the city, carrying with it the sounds of music and laughter from the city's clubs and cafes.

Fall is another mild season in Dallas, with temperatures much like the spring. Unlike during spring, however, strong storms rarely develop in the area in the fall. The streets are alive with fall festivals and Halloween festivities; the scent of cooking fills the air as families prepare evening meals. Fall is gorgeous in Dallas and it is one of the most popular times to visit the area. Football is getting into full swing and the stadiums ring with cheering fans.

Winter is usually mild, though cold fronts can sweep through the area. Occasionally, a strong cold front will mix with warm humid air from the Gulf of Mexico and the area will be pelted with sleet and freezing rain. This usually puts a damper on life in the city, until the ice melts and the roads are safe to drive on again. Unlike cities in the north, most southern cities only have salt trucks and limited plows. The best recourse in the case of inclement winter weather is to stay inside unless you absolutely have to go out.

Regardless of the season you visit in, Dallas is a beautiful city. With amazing parks, museums, art galleries and sports events, Dallas is a great place to visit and live.