Moving from New York City to Dallas
A climate comparison of two homes: New York to Texas. The dates below come from the nearest official weather station to each place.
Climate Match
Your coldest month goes 12F warmer, from 34F in January to 46F in January.
New York City, NY to Dallas, TX
The full comparison
| Measure | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldest month | 34F in January | 46F in January | 12F warmer |
| Last spring frost | March 26 | March 8 | 18 days earlier |
| Warmest month | 79F in July | 86F in July | 6F hotter |
| Frost-free season | 244 days | 262 days | 18 days longer |
Moving from New York City to Dallas reshapes the home year. The coldest month is 12F warmer. Summers get 6F hotter. Your growing season is 18 days longer. Most of your routine carries over.
What changes about the house
- Coldest month: it is warmer at the destination, though unusual cold can still occur.
- Cooling: hotter peaks make air conditioning or shading more important. Check attic insulation and window sealing so the house does not trap heat.
- Garden: the frost-free season is longer or the last spring frost is earlier. Check both dates when planning crops and succession sowings.
Season by season
Spring starts earlier
Your last spring frost moves from March 26 to March 8, 18 days earlier. Start planting and outdoor prep sooner.
Summers run hotter
The warmest month goes from 79F in July to 86F in July. Air conditioning, shading, and cooling-load planning matter more.
Winter measure suggests milder
Winter coldest month goes from 34F in January to 46F in January. This measure points to a milder season, though unusual cold and ice can still occur.
Tools for both places
Moving from New York City to Dallas, answered
What is the biggest climate change from New York City to Dallas?
Your coldest month goes 12F warmer, from 34F in January to 46F in January. That is the largest shift in the 30-year climate record.
How are these numbers computed?
From official 30-year climate normals at the nearest station to each place: Laguardia Ap 72503 near New York City and Dal-Ftw Wscmo Ap 72259 near Dallas. They are planning averages, not forecasts; local microclimates can run a week or two off the station record.
Does the comparison work in reverse?
Yes. Open the comparison tool and swap the two places; the deltas reverse direction but the match score stays the same.
Method and sources
Temperatures and frost dates are from the 30-year climate normals at Laguardia Ap 72503 (near New York City, NY) and Dal-Ftw Wscmo Ap 72259 (near Dallas, TX). Canadian data is from Environment and Climate Change Canada; United States data is from NOAA NCEI. These are planning averages, not forecasts. See themethodology page for the full calculation.