Fort Worth climate
Fort Worth (Texas, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 869 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Fort Worth climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1356 | 134 | 745 | 542.1 | 13 |
| Feb | 1560 | 337 | 949 | 602.3 | 9 |
| Mar | 2169 | 846 | 1458 | 813.2 | 2 |
| Apr | 2678 | 1254 | 1966 | 793.1 | 0 |
| May | 3086 | 1763 | 2474 | 1104.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2272 | 2883 | 953.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 3697 | 2475 | 3086 | 522.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3798 | 2476 | 3087 | 622.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 803.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1355 | 2067 | 973.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 2068 | 745 | 1356 | 552.2 | 2 |
| Dec | 1458 | 236 | 847 | 481.9 | 10 |
| Year | 3798 | 134 | 1966 | 86934 | 36 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 48% | 3.0 | 10:13 |
| Feb | 73% | 55% | 3.5 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 71% | 53% | 4.6 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 69% | 52% | 5.6 | 12:57 |
| May | 70% | 54% | 6.0 | 13:50 |
| Jun | 65% | 42% | 6.8 | 14:18 |
| Jul | 59% | 39% | 6.9 | 14:06 |
| Aug | 57% | 38% | 6.3 | 13:21 |
| Sep | 63% | 39% | 5.2 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 66% | 38% | 4.2 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 69% | 43% | 3.2 | 10:25 |
| Dec | 71% | 50% | 2.7 | 10:00 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Fort Worth is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C56 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.3 °C41.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 869 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (110 mm4.3 in), the driest is December (48 mm1.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in August to 73% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 38%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in September to 13 km/h (8 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Fort Worth
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 26 °C79 °F. Precipitation is 55 mm2.2 in to 97 mm3.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C98 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Fort Worth
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1356 to 15 °C60 °F, lows 134 to 3 °C37 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2169 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 846 to 17 °C63 °F, about 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3493 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C76 °F, about 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 745 to 20 °C68 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Fort Worth compares
The nearest larger place is Dallas, about 49 km to the east. Compared with it, Fort Worth has practically the same average temperature. It receives 6% less precipitation (869 mm34 in vs 922 mm36 in).
World Climates covers 222 places in the United States. By annual mean temperature, Fort Worth is the 48th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 137th wettest. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Hongjiang (China, Cfa), Yongzhou (China, Cfa) and Mingora (Pakistan, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Arlington 20 km · 19 °C66 °F · 935 mm37 in
- Climate in Grand Prairie 30 km · 19 °C66 °F · 935 mm37 in
- Climate in Dallas 49 km · 19 °C66 °F · 922 mm36 in
- Climate in Denton 57 km · 18 °C65 °F · 922 mm36 in
- Climate in Plano 67 km · 18 °C65 °F · 922 mm36 in
- Climate in Waco 132 km · 20 °C67 °F · 946 mm37 in
- Climate in Wichita Falls 171 km · 18 °C65 °F · 769 mm30 in
- Climate in Killeen 183 km · 20 °C67 °F · 831 mm33 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fort Worth?
August is the warmest month in Fort Worth. Its average high is 37 °C (98 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Fort Worth?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 13 °C (56 °F) and its average low is 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Fort Worth?
May is the wettest month with about 110 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 48 mm (1.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Fort Worth?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.