Overview
Spanning from 1940 to 2025, the climate data for Dallas, collected from multiple stations including the DALLAS FAA AIRPORT, reveals significant warming trends. The average temperature has increased notably over the decades.
Climate Data
The mean temperature in Dallas for the first decade (1940–1949) was 18.64°C, while the last decade (2016–2025) shows an increase to 20.52°C, marking a rise of 1.88°C. This trend underscores the ongoing impacts of climate change.
Climate Trends
How has Dallas' temperature changed over the decades?
Since 1980, the average temperature has risen approximately 1.36°C, with a trend of 0.351°C per decade. The recent decade (2016–2025) has an average of 20.53°C, compared to 20.04°C in the prior decade (2006–2015), indicating a rise of 0.48°C.
Context
Compared to the national benchmark, where the mean annual temperature from 1991–2020 is approximately 15.02°C, Dallas is significantly warmer. Additionally, the temperature in Dallas is 7.33°C higher than the Paris climate comparison.
Impacts
The warming trends in Dallas are likely to exacerbate risks associated with heat waves and droughts, affecting both the environment and public health.
Temperature Records
What are the warmest and coldest years in Dallas?
- 2024 - 21.16°C
- 2017 - 21.13°C
- 2012 - 21.07°C
- 2023 - 21.01°C
- 2006 - 20.98°C
The record coldest temperature was noted in 1940 at 17.56°C, while the warmest recorded temperature is in 2024 at 21.16°C.