Summer Heat Arrives Early in Dallas as 2025 Forecast Promises More Sizzle

Although summer does not officially begin until June 20, it is hard to convince Dallas drivers stepping into their sun-heated vehicles this week. Monday’s high of 95°F served as a reminder that in North Texas, summer heat pays no heed to the calendar.

Whether you’re browsing weather apps or tuning in to your local meteorologist, the forecast for Dallas in 2025 remains consistent: extended, sweltering days and an abundance of triple-digit temperatures.

However, before you label this as the worst summer ever, history reveals a much hotter narrative. The National Weather Service indicates that although recent summers have been challenging, 2025 is still striving to match the record heat levels of the past.

The leading position? The title for that record goes to 2011, when Dallas-Fort Worth experienced an average summer temperature of 90.5°F. That year also saw an astonishing 71 days exceeding 100°F, with August marking the hottest month ever recorded in the city.

Before that, 1980 served as the benchmark, recording an average temperature of 89.2°F and the highest single temperature in Dallas history: 113°F on June 26 and 27. The heat was so intense that residents gathered at Turtle Creek to perform rain dances, seeking respite from the scorching sun.

In 2023, the average temperature reached 88.7°F, accompanied by more than 40 days of 100°F heat, highlighted by an intense day on August 25. 

As 2025 unfolds, it has yet to make its mark in the record books. As temperatures rise and heat waves become more severe, residents of North Texas should prepare for another challenging season.

Whether it’s replenishing your A/C coolant or honing your rain dance skills, the season of summer survival in DFW has officially started. While history may suggest it could always be hotter, that offers little solace when your dashboard displays a scorching 112.

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