Denton, TX Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Denton, TX gets 38.4 in of precipitation a year over about 80 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 96°F) and January the coldest (average low 35°F).

Denton climate at a glance

Humid subtropical climate

Denton, TX has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 56°F in January to 96°F in July. May is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.

How much rain does Denton get?

Denton gets 38.4 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 80 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 58% of the US.

May is the wettest month, with 4.9 in. January is the driest, with 2.2 in. May has the most rainy days, about 9.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 66 days, to August 9, 2022.

See where Denton ranks: rainiest cities in the US, US cities with the most rainy days, rainiest cities in Texas.

Does it snow in Denton?

The snowiest winter on record is 1974–75, with 5.0 in.

The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on February 2, 2007.

See where Denton ranks: snowiest cities in the US.

Denton weather by month

Denton weather in January

In January, Denton averages a high of 56°F and a low of 35°F. It gets 2.2 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The January record high is 85°F (2023) and the record low is 4°F (1982).

Denton weather in February

In February, Denton averages a high of 59°F and a low of 38°F. It gets 2.8 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The February record high is 94°F (2024) and the record low is -1°F (2021).

Denton weather in March

In March, Denton averages a high of 68°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 3.4 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The March record high is 99°F (1974) and the record low is 12°F (2014). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Denton weather in April

In April, Denton averages a high of 75°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 3.7 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The April record high is 100°F (2006) and the record low is 28°F (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Denton weather in May

In May, Denton averages a high of 83°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 4.9 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The May record high is 111°F (1985) and the record low is 37°F (2013).

Denton weather in June

In June, Denton averages a high of 91°F and a low of 71°F. It gets 3.6 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The June record high is 108°F (1980) and the record low is 47°F (1987).

Denton weather in July

In July, Denton averages a high of 96°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 2.3 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The July record high is 110°F (2018) and the record low is 58°F (1972).

Denton weather in August

In August, Denton averages a high of 95°F and a low of 74°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The August record high is 111°F (2011) and the record low is 58°F (1989).

Denton weather in September

In September, Denton averages a high of 88°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The September record high is 111°F (2000) and the record low is 40°F (1983).

Denton weather in October

In October, Denton averages a high of 78°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 4.6 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The October record high is 96°F (1979) and the record low is 24°F (1993). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Denton weather in November

In November, Denton averages a high of 66°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 2.9 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The November record high is 92°F (2017) and the record low is 12°F (1976). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Denton weather in December

In December, Denton averages a high of 57°F and a low of 36°F. It gets 2.7 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The December record high is 86°F (2005) and the record low is 0°F (1989).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Denton

October is the sunniest month in Denton, with sunshine about 69% of daylight hours. May is the cloudiest, at 40%. Over the year the sun shines about 55% of daylight hours. Denton is sunnier than 74% of the US.

Humidity peaks in May at 68% and is lowest in August at 52%.

Denton has about 93 days a year above 90°F. Denton is hotter than 90% of the US.

Thunderstorms occur on about 3 days a year.

See where Denton ranks: sunniest cities in the US, cloudiest cities in the US, hottest cities in the US.

First and last freeze in Denton

The first fall freeze in Denton typically comes around November 19, and the last spring freeze around March 13. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 251 days.

Denton weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Denton station is 111°F, on May 29, 1985. The coldest is -1°F, on February 16, 2021.

The wettest day on record brought 8.1 in of rain, on April 25, 2007.

39 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°F per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Denton

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 57°F and lows near 36°F. Snow is possible.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 54°F.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 94°F and lows near 73°F.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 56°F.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January2.2 in759%53%85°
February2.8 in759%47%94°-1°
March3.4 in759%46%99°12°
April3.7 in759%46%100°28°
May4.9 in968%40%111°37°
June3.6 in763%55%108°47°
July2.3 in557%62%110°58°
August2.4 in652%63%111°58°
September3.0 in557%68%111°40°
October4.6 in754%69%96°24°
November2.9 in664%60%92°12°
December2.7 in762%53%86°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Denton climate questions

How much rain does Denton get?

Denton gets 38.4 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 80 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Denton?

May is the wettest month in Denton, with 4.9 in. January is the driest, with 2.2 in.

How many rainy days does Denton have a year?

Denton has about 80 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 9.

What is the hottest month in Denton?

July is the warmest month in Denton, with an average high of 96°F.

What is the coldest month in Denton?

January is the coldest month in Denton, with an average low of 35°F.

What is the record high temperature in Denton?

The record high at the Denton station is 111°F, set on May 29, 1985. The record low is -1°F, on February 16, 2021.

What is the sunniest month in Denton?

October is the sunniest month in Denton, with sunshine about 69% of daylight hours. May is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Denton?

The first fall freeze in Denton typically comes around November 19. The last spring freeze is around March 13.

What is the best time to visit Denton?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station DENTON 2 SE (3 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station DENTON 2 SE.