Summer Weather in Texas
It’s been a wetter summer for Texas so far. If that trend continues in August, it’ll affect just how uncomfortable the heat will get.
Aug. 3 and 4 brought notable precipitation to the metro area, with 1.34 inches falling at DFW International Airport. It was the first rain in weeks for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, since July ended with a dry streak after a wet start to the month.
Comparison to Previous Years
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The 30-year average for August rainfall at the airport is 2.18 inches, meaning Dallas-Fort Worth might have already received most of its precipitation for the month. But the hotter months of 2025 have been rainier than normal so far, experts have said, and forecasts show that trend could continue.
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Updated Aug. 14, 2025 at 4:27 p.m. CDT
Rainfall Forecast
Mid-week rain chances in the second week of August didn’t end up bringing any water to the core of the Metroplex, but the region will get another chance at precipitation next week. The forecast from the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office shows a 20% chance of rain each day Sunday – Wednesday.
The Climate Prediction Center also forecast slightly above average chances of precipitation for North Texas through Aug. 24.
Impact of Rain on Temperature
While rain can provide an immediate cool off from sizzling summer days, moisture sticking around in the soil can help keep things more temperate for days to come. John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas’s state climatologist, said all the energy that would have otherwise gone to raising the temperature instead gets used up evaporating water.
Precipitation Trends
Looking at 2025 as a whole, it’s been a pretty average year for precipitation. Year to date through Friday, the metro area had received 23.5 inches of rain, less than an inch above the year-to-date average.
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Conclusion
The summer weather in Texas has been wetter than usual, with notable precipitation in the metro area. The trend is expected to continue, with forecasts showing a 20% chance of rain each day Sunday – Wednesday. The rain can provide an immediate cool off from sizzling summer days, and moisture sticking around in the soil can help keep things more temperate for days to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the average rainfall in August for the Dallas-Fort Worth area?
A: The 30-year average for August rainfall at DFW International Airport is 2.18 inches.
Q: Has the summer of 2025 been wetter than usual for Texas?
A: Yes, the summer of 2025 has been wetter than usual for Texas, with notable precipitation in the metro area.
Q: How does the rain affect the temperature in the Dallas-Fort Worth area?
A: The rain can provide an immediate cool off from sizzling summer days, and moisture sticking around in the soil can help keep things more temperate for days to come.
Q: What is the forecast for precipitation in North Texas through Aug. 24?
A: The Climate Prediction Center forecast slightly above average chances of precipitation for North Texas through Aug. 24.
