Dallas Braces for Afternoon Downpours as Temperatures Swing

Rain is expected to move through Dallas on Sunday afternoon, with the National Weather Service and AccuWeather placing the chance of precipitation at 86 percent during that window. The weather pattern follows a quiet night, where temperatures are projected to settle at 66 degrees Fahrenheit, or 19 degrees Celsius, with wind gusts holding steady around 5.59 miles per hour. The overnight period carries a mere 1 percent likelihood of rain.

Daytime conditions will shift toward mixed clouds and sun. The feels like temperature, defined as the perceived air temperature, is forecast to remain constant at 81 degrees Fahrenheit, or 27 degrees Celsius, for both the high and low points of the day. Actual air temperatures will range from a low of 64 degrees Fahrenheit to a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit, which translates to 18 and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Sunlight will be limited to 11 hours on this day in November. Sunrise occurs at 06:45 local time, and the sun sets at 17:36. The brief daylight hours mark a transition into the region's cooler season, which meteorological data indicates lasts for three months, spanning from November through February.

Historical records for the area show that the average daily high during this cool period drops below 64 degrees Fahrenheit. January stands out as the coldest month, with average lows reaching 39 degrees Fahrenheit and highs peaking at 57 degrees Fahrenheit. In contrast, the warm season stretches for 3.4 months from June to September, averaging a daily high of 87 degrees Fahrenheit. August is typically the hottest month, recording an average high of 95 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

Precipitation patterns in Dallas vary by month. April and October are identified as the wettest periods, with a daily chance of rain exceeding 26 percent. May records the highest number of wet days, averaging 11 days with at least one millimeter of precipitation. The dry season lasts for 5.5 months, running from October to April, with January being the driest month of the year.