Dallas weather in October
In October, Dallas sees average daytime highs of 63°F and overnight lows near 45°F, with 3.9 in of rain across 10.7 wet days and about 10.7 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 69°F in the first days to 57°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of October to 10 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Dallas's 5th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dallas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 63°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 45°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.9 in
- 10.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min
- 6:37 AM – 5:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- 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 October
Highs ease over the month, from about 69°F in the first days to 57°F by the end.
A typical October day in Dallas reaches about 63°F in the afternoon and slips back to 45°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 55°F and 72°F. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 12°F cooler than September and about 12°F warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Avg low (°F) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 48 |
| 2 | 69 | 48 |
| 3 | 69 | 48 |
| 4 | 68 | 47 |
| 5 | 68 | 47 |
| 6 | 67 | 47 |
| 7 | 67 | 47 |
| 8 | 66 | 46 |
| 9 | 66 | 46 |
| 10 | 65 | 46 |
| 11 | 65 | 46 |
| 12 | 65 | 46 |
| 13 | 64 | 45 |
| 14 | 64 | 45 |
| 15 | 63 | 45 |
| 16 | 63 | 45 |
| 17 | 63 | 45 |
| 18 | 62 | 44 |
| 19 | 62 | 44 |
| 20 | 61 | 44 |
| 21 | 61 | 44 |
| 22 | 60 | 44 |
| 23 | 60 | 44 |
| 24 | 60 | 43 |
| 25 | 59 | 43 |
| 26 | 59 | 43 |
| 27 | 58 | 43 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 57 | 42 |
| 30 | 57 | 42 |
| 31 | 57 | 42 |
How October really feels in Dallas
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Dallas weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 7th-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 October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 47 | 53 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Dallas gets around 3.9 in of rain over 10.7 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 34% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 26 |
| 4 | 27 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 28 |
| 7 | 29 |
| 8 | 29 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 31 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 13 | 31 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 33 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 38 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 40 |
| 26 | 41 |
| 27 | 42 |
| 28 | 43 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 45 |
| 31 | 46 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 96% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 3 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 8 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 5 mph in October.
Across October, 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 October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of October to 10 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 90 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 6:57 AM, and sunset from 5:47 PM to 4:56 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:47 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:42 | 5:40 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:34 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:29 | 5:27 | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:20 | 5:18 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:13 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:47 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:45 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:44 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:21 | 5:42 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:22 | 5:40 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:24 | 5:38 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:36 |
| 8 | 11.1 | 6:26 | 5:34 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 6:27 | 5:32 |
| 10 | 11.0 | 6:29 | 5:31 |
| 11 | 11.0 | 6:30 | 5:29 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 6:31 | 5:27 |
| 13 | 10.9 | 6:33 | 5:25 |
| 14 | 10.8 | 6:34 | 5:23 |
| 15 | 10.8 | 6:35 | 5:22 |
| 16 | 10.7 | 6:37 | 5:20 |
| 17 | 10.7 | 6:38 | 5:18 |
| 18 | 10.6 | 6:39 | 5:16 |
| 19 | 10.6 | 6:41 | 5:15 |
| 20 | 10.5 | 6:42 | 5:13 |
| 21 | 10.5 | 6:44 | 5:11 |
| 22 | 10.4 | 6:45 | 5:10 |
| 23 | 10.4 | 6:46 | 5:08 |
| 24 | 10.3 | 6:48 | 5:07 |
| 25 | 10.3 | 6:49 | 5:05 |
| 26 | 10.2 | 6:50 | 5:04 |
| 27 | 10.2 | 6:52 | 5:02 |
| 28 | 10.1 | 6:53 | 5:01 |
| 29 | 10.1 | 6:55 | 4:59 |
| 30 | 10.0 | 6:56 | 4:58 |
| 31 | 10.0 | 6:57 | 4:56 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 2.7 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 — October's 2.7 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.0 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Dallas
In October, 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 October a good time to visit Dallas?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Dallas for sightseeing.
What to pack for Dallas in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Dallas sees daytime highs around 63°F and nights near 45°F. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dallas in October
The nearest coast averages about 55°F in October — 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 October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. 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 October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October 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).