Fall 2025 has been one of the warmest on record for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, continuing a trend of extended heat and late-arriving cool fronts. With each passing month since September running above normal, the season now ranks as the second warmest fall ever recorded at DFW—coming in just 0.2°F behind the all-time warmest set in 2016.
September: A Hot Start to Fall
September began the season on a warm note. The average temperature for the month was 81°F, which is 2.2°F above normal. The month’s hottest temperature reached 102°F on September 4, while the coolest dipped to 63°F on September 9. Summer heat held on tightly, delaying the arrival of any hint of fall.
October: Fourth Hottest on Record
October 2025 continued the trend with remarkable warmth. The month ended with an average temperature of 74°F—an impressive 5.5°F above normal—ranking it as the fourth hottest October ever observed at DFW.
The hottest temperature occurred on October 7 when the high reached 92°F. A low of 43°F on October 30 provided the only true taste of fall. The month also produced a notable milestone: on October 19, DFW recorded a low of 59°F. This was the latest date on record for the first sub-60°F temperature of the season, highlighting how unusually persistent the warmth has been.
November (to date): Record Heat Holding On
November has offered little relief. So far, the month is running 5.5°F above normal with an average temperature of 65°F. The coldest temperature this fall occurred on November 10 when the low reached 35°F. Just five days later, on November 15, temperatures soared to 89°F—setting a new daily record high.
Forecasts indicate that the record heat is expected to continue through tomorrow, further solidifying this fall’s standing in the climate record books.
Second Warmest Fall on Record
With the continued warmth, Fall 2025 now stands as the second hottest fall ever recorded at DFW. It is trailing the 2016 record by only 0.2°F, underscoring how extreme this season has been.
The prolonged heat has pushed back typical seasonal benchmarks and delivered one of the most unusually warm autumns the region has ever experienced.