Spring Rainfall in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Apr. 30, 2025
Updated May 9, 2025 at 1:16 p.m. CDT
Normal Rainfall Totals for Spring
Two months into spring, rainfall totals for the Dallas-Fort Worth area are, by and large, normal.
Spring and fall tend to be the wettest seasons in North Texas, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office. The weather service counts the seasons by months, grouping March-May for spring, instead of by equinoxes and solstices.
Over the last 30 years, the spring season has averaged 11.3 inches of rainfall. So far this spring, Dallas-Fort Worth has seen about 6.9 inches of rain. Precipitation was trending a little below average, but a wet end to April shifted the pattern. May is likely to have more precipitation in store.
Active Weather Pattern
Miles Langfeld, a meteorologist with the weather service, said the region had been in an “active pattern” toward the end of April, which has brought more rainfall.
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Monthly Rainfall Totals
Month by month, March was drier than average. April saw more rainfall, surpassing the monthly average by a wide margin after 2.4 inches of rain fell on the last day of the month.
While monthly totals haven’t neatly followed their averages, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is largely on track for average spring rainfall. Langfeld said we’re also almost exactly on target for year-to-date rainfall, making this season’s rain totals rather ordinary.
Comparison to Previous Years
It’s a change of pace from last year where 2024 brought the eighth wettest spring on record, with 19.93 inches of rainfall between March and May. Conversely, the most recent extremely dry spring was in 2017, when the region only saw about 5 inches of rainfall over the three months.
A spring conditions outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in March showed possible drought development in North and northwest Texas. However, more recent data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows no drought for much of the region. Abnormally dry conditions were observed in counties closer to Central Texas or the Panhandle.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has seen normal rainfall totals for the spring season so far. With the region on track for average spring rainfall and no drought in sight, it’s a welcome change from the extreme weather conditions of previous years. As we head into the rest of the spring season, it’s likely that we’ll see more precipitation, which will help to keep the area’s rainfall totals on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the average rainfall total for the spring season in the Dallas-Fort Worth area?
A: The average rainfall total for the spring season in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is 11.3 inches.
Q: How much rainfall has the Dallas-Fort Worth area seen so far this spring?
A: The Dallas-Fort Worth area has seen about 6.9 inches of rain so far this spring.
Q: Is the Dallas-Fort Worth area experiencing a drought?
A: No, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is not experiencing a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, abnormally dry conditions were observed in counties closer to Central Texas or the Panhandle.
Q: What is the forecast for the rest of the spring season?
A: The forecast for the rest of the spring season is likely to include more precipitation, which will help to keep the area’s rainfall totals on track.
