What should you know about Plano's weather?
- NWS office
- Fort Worth/Dallas (FWD)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Time zone
- CST/CDT
- Elevation
- 668 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.02° N, 96.70° W
- Nearest radar
- KFWS · Dallas/Ft Worth NEXRAD · 47 mi
- County
- Collin County, TX
- Yearly rain
- 38.3 in
- Warmest month
- July · 84.4°F average
- Coldest month
- January · 44.7°F average
- Severe storm peak
- Mar to May
How much rain does Plano get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55.5 | 59.7 | 67.5 | 74.7 | 82.8 | 90.7 | 95.0 | 95.5 | 88.3 | 77.9 | 66.2 | 57.1 |
| Low °F | 33.9 | 38.1 | 45.5 | 53.0 | 62.4 | 70.2 | 73.8 | 73.1 | 65.5 | 54.2 | 43.7 | 35.8 |
| Rain (in) | 2.70 | 2.57 | 3.51 | 3.58 | 4.77 | 3.58 | 1.96 | 1.73 | 2.81 | 4.41 | 3.19 | 3.49 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.5 | 33.9 | 2.70 |
| Feb | 59.7 | 38.1 | 2.57 |
| Mar | 67.5 | 45.5 | 3.51 |
| Apr | 74.7 | 53.0 | 3.58 |
| May | 82.8 | 62.4 | 4.77 |
| Jun | 90.7 | 70.2 | 3.58 |
| Jul | 95.0 | 73.8 | 1.96 |
| Aug | 95.5 | 73.1 | 1.73 |
| Sep | 88.3 | 65.5 | 2.81 |
| Oct | 77.9 | 54.2 | 4.41 |
| Nov | 66.2 | 43.7 | 3.19 |
| Dec | 57.1 | 35.8 | 3.49 |
MCKINNEY MUNI AP, TX US · 13 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
What does a big hailstorm look like on the Plano weather radar?
It can look like the supercell that hit Wylie on April 11, 2016, which showed a hook echo and a weak echo region on KFWS. At one point its core of very high reflectivity hung over clear air near the ground, which NWS Fort Worth/Dallas read as a very strong updraft supporting hail up to baseball size. As the storm moved into Collin County it reached its maximum intensity, with 60 dBZ echoes to nearly 40,000 feet. The hail affected 80% of homes in Wylie and caused over $300 million in damage.
Has Collin County had deadly tornadoes?
Yes. NWS Fort Worth/Dallas lists three Collin County tornadoes among the deadliest in North and Central Texas. The worst struck Nevada on May 9, 1927 and killed 19 people. A Blue Ridge tornado killed 18 on April 8, 1919, while one at Melissa killed 11 on April 13, 1921. In the December 26, 2015 outbreak, an EF2 tornado killed 2 people at Copeville, while the outbreak's EF4 tornado killed 10 on its path through Sunnyvale, Garland and Rowlett.
How hot does it get around Plano?
Hot enough to reach 113°F at Dallas/Fort Worth, which happened on both June 26 and June 27, 1980. In 2023, DFW hit 110°F on August 25, August 26 and September 8. Closer to Plano, the 1991 to 2020 normal high at McKinney's airport, 13 miles away, peaks at 95.5°F in August.
How cold can it get around Plano?
Cold enough to drop below zero, as the Dallas/Fort Worth record shows. The DFW record low is -8°F, set on February 12, 1899. On February 16, 2021, DFW fell to -2°F with 3 inches of snow on the ground, tied for the second coldest reading on record.
How much rain does Plano get?
The nearest normals station, at McKinney's airport 13 miles away, averages 38.3 inches a year under 1991 to 2020 normals. May is the wettest month at 4.77 inches, and October follows at 4.41 inches. July and August are the driest, at 1.96 and 1.73 inches.
When should you check the Plano radar?
Severe storm peak
March to MayAbout 63% of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe reports fall from March to May. Before a spring afternoon at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, check the loop for storms building to the west.
Winter weather
November to MarchThe Storm Events entry for Plano's county zone says 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county on December 25, 2012 while Plano police reported 51 vehicle accidents. When the loop shows rain on a cold morning, check the hourly temperature before driving US 75.
What else do people ask about the Plano radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Plano?
NWS Fort Worth/Dallas (FWD) issues forecasts and warnings for Plano. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KFWS, about 47 miles from the city center.
How often does the radar on this page update?
The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.
Is this page an official warning service?
No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Fort Worth/Dallas and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KFWS (Dallas/Ft Worth NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Fort Worth/Dallas (FWD)
- Severe storms peak from March to May (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: CST/CDT
- Radar: KFWS, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Fort Worth/Dallas (FWD)
- Severe storms: March to May
- Local time: CST/CDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Fort Worth/Dallas office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: MCKINNEY MUNI AP, TX US
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996 to 2025
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service
- GOES-East satellite imagery
- Open-Meteo forecast API
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- NWS Fort Worth/Dallas: April 11, 2016 hail storm
- NWS Fort Worth/Dallas: North and Central Texas tornado climatology
- NWS Fort Worth/Dallas: December 26, 2015 North Texas tornado outbreak
- NWS Fort Worth/Dallas: DFW temperature extremes
- NWS Fort Worth/Dallas: North Texas winter climatology
- NOAA NCEI: Storm Events Database, 2012 event details