The weather in Dallas/Fort Worth is generally warm throughout the year, with high temperatures of up to 67°F (19°C) possible even in the midst of winter. Temperatures in January, however, usually average at cool but mild, with 37°F (3°C) lows. Snow falls roughly one to two days per winter (December to February), although freezing rain is more common. Springtime in Dallas is lovely with mild temperatures and wildflowers in bloom; however, the weather can be volatile with severe thunderstorms, hail, and occasional tornadoes. Summers (June to August) can be extremely hot and humid with average highs of 97°F (36°C), and hot, dry winds blowing in from the north and west. The northern region of Texas is among the hottest in the US during the summer months.
