The climate of Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth has a humid subtropical type of climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with long, hot and humid summers and short, mild winters. Fort Worth lies in the Tarrant County in North
Texas on the west fork of the Trinity River. The climate also has a slightly continental influence due to the region's inland location from the Gulf Coast.
Fort Worth has an average altitude of 216 meters above sea level. The topography consists of prairie grasslands, rolling hills, lakes, and rivers, but the majority of the landscape is flat and suitable for agriculture. Fort Worth lies in the Grand Prairie region between the Western and Eastern Cross Timbers, which contain woodlands and forests.
Summers are hot and humid in Fort Worth with an average high temperature of 95°F (35°C) at the peak of
July. Most days are very hot and bright, with the temperature occasionally crossing 100°F (37.8°C). Winters are short and relatively mild as the average low temperature is 34°F (1.1°C) in the coldest month of
January. Days are comfortable during the winter in the range of 54°F (12.2°C) to 60°F (15.6°C), while a few nights drop below freezing. Spring and autumn are short, warm, and experience the majority of the rainfall.
Fort Worth experiences 229 sunny days and almost 2800 hours of sunshine annually. Annual precipitation of 34" (864mm) occurs throughout the year, out of which late spring and mid-autumn are the wettest. Snow accumulation is rare in Texas, but light snowfall registers in Fort Texas around 2.6" (66mm) during the winter. Cold fronts from Canada clash with the hot air from the Gulf Coast to generate severe thunderstorms with lightning, rain, and hail. Storms and tornadoes pose a threat to Fort Worth, which lies in the Tornado Alley of America.
The highest temperature on record in Fort Worth is 113°F (45°C), while the record for the lowest temperature is -7°F (-21.7°C).
The best time to visit Fort Worth, TX
The best times to visit
Fort Worth are from
March to
May during the spring and
September to
November during the autumn. The weather is pleasant, and the temperatures are in the moderate range of 45°F (7.2°C) to 88°F (31.1°C). Although the spring and autumn seasons are rainier than the summer, the heat and humidity are lesser. Winter is mild with mostly warm days, but the nights tend to be cold and occasionally plummet below freezing.
The worst time to visit Fort Worth, TX
June to
August is the worst time to visit
Fort Worth due to the blistering sun, the hot and humid conditions. Fort Worth in North
Texas has moderate summers relative to South Texas. However, the temperatures are regularly in the 95°F (35°C) to 100°F (37.8°C) and even occasionally cross them at the peak of summer. Summer is also vulnerable to stormy weather with thunderstorms and tornadoes, among other weather hazards.
Weather hazards
Fort Worth is prone to thunderstorms, hailstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, especially during the long summer. The cold northern winds clash with the warm air of the Gulf of Mexico above
Texas and generate many hazards in the region like thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Hurricane category winds cause destruction on a large scale. Heavy rainfall in the region causes flash floods, as the landscape of Fort Worth is mostly flat. The Trinity River is vulnerable to heavy rainfall. It poses a danger to the Fort Worth area similar to the experience of
May 2015 when the rain broke all records to register 16.9" (429mm).
Weather in January
January, like
December, is a moderate winter month in
Fort Worth,
Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.4°F (13°C) and min 38.7°F (3.7°C). With an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C), January is the coldest month.
Weather in January » Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in
Fort Worth, is another mild month, with an average temperature varying between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C). In Fort Worth, the average high-temperature in February is relatively the same as in
January - a still moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C).
Weather in February » Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in
Fort Worth, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and an average high of 67.8°F (19.9°C). In March, the average high-temperature increases from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in
February to an enjoyable 67.8°F (19.9°C).
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Weather in April
April in
Fort Worth,
Texas, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 75°F (23.9°C). In April, the average high-temperature slightly increases from a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C) in
March to a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C).
Weather in April » Weather in May
The last month of the spring,
May, is another warm month in
Fort Worth,
Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64°F (17.8°C) and 81.7°F (27.6°C). In May, the average high-temperature slightly increases from a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C) in
April to a still warm 81.7°F (27.6°C).
Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in
Fort Worth, is a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 90.7°F (32.6°C) and 73°F (22.8°C). In June, the average high-temperature increases from a moderately hot 81.7°F (27.6°C) in
May to a hot 90.7°F (32.6°C).
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Weather in July
July, like
June, is another hot summer month in
Fort Worth,
Texas, with an average temperature varying between 75.4°F (24.1°C) and 94.6°F (34.8°C). In July, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in June - a still hot 94.6°F (34.8°C).
Weather in July » Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in
Fort Worth, is a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between min 75.9°F (24.4°C) and max 95.7°F (35.4°C). The warmest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 95.7°F (35.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 75.9°F (24.4°C). In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a scorching 111.2°F (44°C).
Weather in August » Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in
Fort Worth, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 87.4°F (30.8°C) and 69.6°F (20.9°C). In September, the average high-temperature slightly decreases from a torrid 95.7°F (35.4°C) in
August to a tropical 87.4°F (30.8°C).
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as
September, is a moderately hot autumn month in
Fort Worth,
Texas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average high of 75.9°F (24.4°C). In Fort Worth, the average high-temperature in October decreases from a hot 87.4°F (30.8°C) in September to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C).
Weather in October » Weather in November
The last month of the autumn,
November, is another comfortable month in
Fort Worth,
Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.8°F (18.2°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C). In November, the average high-temperature decreases from a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C) in
October to an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C).
Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter,
December, is also a moderate month in
Fort Worth,
Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C). In Fort Worth, the average high-temperature in December marginally drops from a comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C) in
November to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C).
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