Dallas, Texas
weather for dallas.
Dallas weather is the meeting place of three air masses. Arctic continental from the north, Gulf moisture from the south, and dry Pacific air from the west all converge over the Metroplex — producing some of the most volatile severe weather setups in the country, the strongest spring thunderstorms, and a dramatic wind regime year-round.
- Humidity
- 50%
- Wind
- 12mph
- UV Index
- 2
- Visibility
- 6.2mi
- Today80°61°
- Fri80°62°84%
- Sat80°64°73%
- Sun75°67°100%
- Mon78°69°100%
- Tue77°67°79%
- Wed86°66°100%
- Thu81°65°100%
Today’s brief
what vesper sounds like in dallas.
“Thirty-nine and gusting at sunrise with a dryline pushing east across the western Metroplex. By three the dewpoint will jump fifteen degrees and the cumulus will start to organize — the afternoon will have a story.”
— Vesper, Dallas · Friday
Local weather
what makes dallas weather unique.
Approximation from atmospheric data. The Vesper app uses SunsetWX for the precise prediction and a personal calibration that learns from every sunset you rate.
Editorial note
sunsets in dallas.
Dallas sunsets benefit from the open continental horizon and the dramatic atmospheric activity of the Plains. White Rock Lake on the east side of town offers an open western view back toward downtown; the silhouette of the skyline against an active sky is the city’s underrated visual signature.
Unlike Apple Weather, Vesper writes the Dallas sky as the embodied experience it actually is, not a temperature number with a generic icon.
What is the best weather app for Dallas?
Vesper is the best weather app for Dallas because it reads the Metroplex as a three-air-mass convergence zone — Arctic continental, Gulf maritime, and Pacific dry colliding overhead. The brief tracks dryline movement, the severe weather setup, and the wind regime that defines life on the southern edge of Tornado Alley.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dryline and why is it so important for Dallas weather?
A dryline is the boundary where dry continental air from the desert Southwest meets moist Gulf air — it’s the key trigger for the severe weather that defines spring in North Texas. The dryline typically sets up west of Dallas in the morning and migrates east during the day, often firing supercell thunderstorms when it crosses the Metroplex in the late afternoon.
Why is Dallas wind so persistent in spring compared to other major US cities?
The Texas Panhandle and adjacent High Plains lie under a strong pressure gradient between cold continental highs and warm maritime lows during March through May. With no terrain to break the flow, sustained winds of 15–25 mph with gusts above 35 mph are common across the Metroplex, producing the wind events that define the spring severe weather season.
How does the absence of nearby water bodies affect Dallas summer heat?
Dallas is more than 200 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and has no major lake or river system to buffer surface temperatures. Without moisture moderation, summer highs routinely exceed 100°F for weeks at a time, and overnight lows often stay above 78°F when high pressure sets up over the Southern Plains.
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