Dallas Weather: Heat and Rain Shift Over Next 24 Hours

Dallas residents will face a sharp change in conditions within 24 hours. The city expects a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, November 2, with a 19% chance of rain. By Tuesday, the forecast calls for a low of 54 degrees Fahrenheit and a high of 73 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by a 75% probability of precipitation.

The shift begins late Monday night. Temperatures will fall to 63 degrees Fahrenheit while the chance of rain climbs to 86%. Wind gusts are expected to remain consistent at 11.18 miles per hour throughout both days. The National Weather Service and AccuWeather provide the data for these specific intervals.

Daylight hours will measure 11 hours on Monday. Sunrise is scheduled for 6:46 a.m., and twilight will begin at 5:36 p.m. The UV index is rated as unhealthy, or level 16088, indicating high exposure risk during daylight. The perceived temperature, or heat index, will stay at 84 degrees Fahrenheit for both the daily high and low on Monday.

Tuesday brings more clouds than sun with a risk of drizzle. The morning precipitation chance sits at 75%, dropping to 2% in the afternoon before rising back to 75% at night. This pattern marks the transition from the warmer months to the cooler season in the region.

Historical data shows the hot season in Dallas lasts 3.4 months, from June to September. The average daily high during this period is 87 degrees Fahrenheit. August remains the hottest month, with average highs of 95 degrees Fahrenheit and lows of 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

The cool season spans three months from November to February, with average daily highs below 64 degrees Fahrenheit. January is the coldest month, averaging 39 degrees Fahrenheit at night and 57 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Rainfall patterns vary by month, with the wettest period occurring between April and October.

May records the most wet days, averaging 11 days with at least 1 millimeter of precipitation. The dry season lasts 5.5 months, running from October 23 to April 9. January has the fewest precipitation days. The data reflects long-term averages from the National Weather Service.