Dallas weather in January
In January, Dallas sees average daytime highs of 47°F and overnight lows near 36°F, with 6.9 in of precipitation across 16.8 wet days and about 9 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 45°F in the first days to 48°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 36 min at the start of January to 9 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Dallas's 11th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dallas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 47°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 36°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 6.9 in
- 16.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 54 min
- 7:54 AM – 4:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.27 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.1
- out of 10
Dallas is county seat of Polk County, Oregon, United States.
- Density
- 1,226/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1845
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Highs climb over the month, from about 45°F in the first days to 48°F by the end.
A typical January day in Dallas reaches about 47°F in the afternoon and slips back to 36°F overnight — a 11°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 39°F and 53°F. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 3°F cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 |
| Avg low (°F) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 35 |
| 2 | 45 | 35 |
| 3 | 45 | 35 |
| 4 | 45 | 35 |
| 5 | 45 | 35 |
| 6 | 45 | 35 |
| 7 | 45 | 35 |
| 8 | 46 | 35 |
| 9 | 46 | 35 |
| 10 | 46 | 36 |
| 11 | 46 | 36 |
| 12 | 46 | 36 |
| 13 | 46 | 36 |
| 14 | 46 | 36 |
| 15 | 46 | 36 |
| 16 | 46 | 36 |
| 17 | 47 | 36 |
| 18 | 47 | 36 |
| 19 | 47 | 36 |
| 20 | 47 | 36 |
| 21 | 47 | 36 |
| 22 | 47 | 36 |
| 23 | 47 | 36 |
| 24 | 47 | 36 |
| 25 | 48 | 36 |
| 26 | 48 | 36 |
| 27 | 48 | 36 |
| 28 | 48 | 36 |
| 29 | 48 | 36 |
| 30 | 48 | 36 |
| 31 | 49 | 36 |
How January really feels in Dallas
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 25 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Dallas weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47° / 36° | 6.9 | 16.8 | 1.8 | 9 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 50° / 37° | 5.3 | 14.4 | 1.7 | 10.1 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 54° / 39° | 5.9 | 16.8 | 1.1 | 11.6 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 59° / 41° | 4.3 | 15.2 | 0.1 | 13.2 | 3.9 |
| May | 66° / 46° | 2.6 | 10.1 | 0 | 14.6 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 72° / 51° | 1.5 | 6.4 | 0 | 15.3 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 80° / 55° | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0 | 15.1 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 81° / 55° | 0.5 | 2.4 | 0 | 13.9 | 8.0 |
| Sep | 75° / 51° | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.9 |
| Oct | 63° / 45° | 3.9 | 10.7 | 0 | 10.7 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 51° / 39° | 6.9 | 16.4 | 0.3 | 9.4 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 46° / 35° | 8.1 | 17.4 | 1.7 | 8.7 | 0.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 77%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Cloudier (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 77 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 22 | 78 |
| 4 | 23 | 77 |
| 5 | 23 | 77 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 24 | 76 |
| 29 | 24 | 76 |
| 30 | 24 | 76 |
| 31 | 24 | 76 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Dallas gets around 6.9 in of rain and snow over 16.8 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 54% and peaks near 55% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
| Snow chance (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 7 |
| 2 | 55 | 7 |
| 3 | 55 | 7 |
| 4 | 55 | 7 |
| 5 | 55 | 7 |
| 6 | 55 | 8 |
| 7 | 55 | 8 |
| 8 | 55 | 8 |
| 9 | 55 | 7 |
| 10 | 55 | 7 |
| 11 | 55 | 7 |
| 12 | 55 | 7 |
| 13 | 55 | 7 |
| 14 | 55 | 6 |
| 15 | 55 | 6 |
| 16 | 54 | 5 |
| 17 | 54 | 5 |
| 18 | 54 | 5 |
| 19 | 54 | 5 |
| 20 | 54 | 4 |
| 21 | 54 | 4 |
| 22 | 54 | 4 |
| 23 | 54 | 4 |
| 24 | 54 | 4 |
| 25 | 53 | 4 |
| 26 | 53 | 4 |
| 27 | 52 | 4 |
| 28 | 52 | 4 |
| 29 | 51 | 4 |
| 30 | 50 | 4 |
| 31 | 50 | 4 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 mph in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 8 h 36 min at the start of January to 9 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 54 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:57 AM to 7:43 AM, and sunset from 4:36 PM to 5:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.6 | 7:57 | 4:36 |
| 2 | 8.7 | 7:57 | 4:37 |
| 3 | 8.7 | 7:57 | 4:37 |
| 4 | 8.7 | 7:57 | 4:38 |
| 5 | 8.7 | 7:57 | 4:39 |
| 6 | 8.7 | 7:57 | 4:40 |
| 7 | 8.7 | 7:57 | 4:41 |
| 8 | 8.8 | 7:57 | 4:42 |
| 9 | 8.8 | 7:57 | 4:43 |
| 10 | 8.8 | 7:56 | 4:44 |
| 11 | 8.8 | 7:56 | 4:45 |
| 12 | 8.8 | 7:56 | 4:46 |
| 13 | 8.9 | 7:55 | 4:48 |
| 14 | 8.9 | 7:55 | 4:49 |
| 15 | 8.9 | 7:55 | 4:50 |
| 16 | 8.9 | 7:54 | 4:51 |
| 17 | 9.0 | 7:54 | 4:52 |
| 18 | 9.0 | 7:53 | 4:53 |
| 19 | 9.0 | 7:52 | 4:55 |
| 20 | 9.1 | 7:52 | 4:56 |
| 21 | 9.1 | 7:51 | 4:57 |
| 22 | 9.1 | 7:50 | 4:58 |
| 23 | 9.2 | 7:50 | 5:00 |
| 24 | 9.2 | 7:49 | 5:01 |
| 25 | 9.2 | 7:48 | 5:02 |
| 26 | 9.3 | 7:47 | 5:04 |
| 27 | 9.3 | 7:46 | 5:05 |
| 28 | 9.3 | 7:46 | 5:06 |
| 29 | 9.4 | 7:45 | 5:08 |
| 30 | 9.4 | 7:44 | 5:09 |
| 31 | 9.5 | 7:43 | 5:11 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 1.27 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.07 kWh/m² to a high of 7.04 kWh/m² in July across the year — January's 1.27 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.6 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for Dallas
In January, Dallas sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dallas's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Dallas?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Dallas.
What to pack for Dallas in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Dallas sees daytime highs around 47°F and nights near 36°F. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dallas in January
The nearest coast averages about 50°F in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 40 mi away) is warmest in July at about 57°F and coldest in February near 50°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | Bracing |
| Feb | 50 | Bracing |
| Mar | 50 | Bracing |
| Apr | 51 | Bracing |
| May | 54 | Bracing |
| Jun | 57 | Bracing |
| Jul | 57 | Bracing |
| Aug | 57 | Bracing |
| Sep | 57 | Bracing |
| Oct | 55 | Bracing |
| Nov | 53 | Bracing |
| Dec | 51 | Bracing |
UV index in Dallas in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dallas peaks around July 17 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Dallas in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dallas is worst in September — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.1× the cleanest month (January, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 7 | Good |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Dallas?
Dallas sits at 44.9°N, 123.3°W, 325 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Salem, 14 mi away.
Topography around Dallas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Dallas.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Dallas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 614 ft around an average of 397 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,657 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,738 ft.
The land around Dallas is covered by trees (49%) and grassland (28%) within 2 miles, trees (52%), cropland (26%) and grassland (20%) within 10 miles, and trees (63%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dallas (44.9193°, -123.317°, elevation 325 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).