What should you know about Tyler's weather?
- NWS office
- Shreveport (SHV)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Time zone
- CST/CDT
- Elevation
- 540 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.35° N, 95.30° W
- Nearest radar
- KSHV · Shreveport NEXRAD · 85 mi
- County
- Smith County, TX
- Yearly rain
- 42.1 in
- Warmest month
- July · 84.4°F average
- Coldest month
- January · 47.6°F average
- Severe storm peak
- Apr to Jun
How much rain does Tyler get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 57.9 | 62.0 | 69.9 | 76.6 | 83.4 | 90.3 | 94.4 | 94.9 | 88.8 | 78.9 | 67.6 | 59.4 |
| Low °F | 37.4 | 41.2 | 48.0 | 54.8 | 64.0 | 71.2 | 74.4 | 73.8 | 67.2 | 56.5 | 46.5 | 39.2 |
| Rain (in) | 3.39 | 3.68 | 3.72 | 3.48 | 4.07 | 4.38 | 2.10 | 2.61 | 3.07 | 4.31 | 3.26 | 4.03 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.9 | 37.4 | 3.39 |
| Feb | 62.0 | 41.2 | 3.68 |
| Mar | 69.9 | 48.0 | 3.72 |
| Apr | 76.6 | 54.8 | 3.48 |
| May | 83.4 | 64.0 | 4.07 |
| Jun | 90.3 | 71.2 | 4.38 |
| Jul | 94.4 | 74.4 | 2.10 |
| Aug | 94.9 | 73.8 | 2.61 |
| Sep | 88.8 | 67.2 | 3.07 |
| Oct | 78.9 | 56.5 | 4.31 |
| Nov | 67.6 | 46.5 | 3.26 |
| Dec | 59.4 | 39.2 | 4.03 |
TYLER POUNDS FLD, TX US · 6 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
Why can the Tyler weather radar miss small tornadoes?
Because KSHV sits in Shreveport, about 85 miles from Tyler, so its beam is already well above the ground by the time it reaches town. NWS Shreveport notes that for storms beyond 100 miles, the height of the beam and the curvature of the Earth keep the radar from sampling the lowest parts of a storm. To see lower, the Shreveport radar lowered its lowest tilt from 0.5 degrees to 0.3 degrees. Brief, weak tornadoes are the hardest to catch, like the EF0 in the April 24 to 27, 2011 outbreak that touched down 2 miles northwest of downtown Tyler on Cecil Street and tracked just inside the northwest Loop 323.
Do hurricanes reach Tyler?
Yes, usually as weakening storms that still bring wind and rain. Hurricane Rita brought a 49 mph gust to Tyler in September 2005, and Tyler Pounds Field got 2.00 inches of rain. By late afternoon on September 13, 2008, Ike was following a path that would take its center very near Tyler. The city's airport (KTYR) recorded a 40-knot gust, a pressure of 976.9 mb and 2.69 inches of rain. NWS Shreveport says Ike's most severe damage occurred in Angelina, Nacogdoches, Rusk, Cherokee and Smith Counties.
How hot and dry was 2011 in Tyler?
Extremely hot and dry. Tyler hit 110°F on both August 2 and August 3, 2011, the highest August readings in records that go back to 1883. The year averaged 69.1°F, 3.7°F above normal and second only to 1921 at 69.6°F. Only 24.97 inches of rain fell, 20.82 inches below normal, making 2011 Tyler's 3rd driest year. Radar shows no sign of heat or drought, so plan outdoor work with the hourly forecast.
How cold and snowy can Tyler get?
Cold enough to fall below zero: Tyler dropped to -6°F on February 16, 2021, the lowest February reading in its records. Its coldest January morning on record was -3°F on January 18, 1930. In the February 3 to 4, 2011 storm, Tyler measured 5 inches of snow and roads in Bullard were snow covered. Radar can show where snow is falling, but check the hourly temperature before you drive.
When should you check the Tyler radar?
Severe storm peak
April to JuneAbout 53% of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe reports fall from April to June. Before a spring evening on Lake Palestine, check the loop for storms building to the west.
Freeze season
November 22 to March 8In half of years the first 32°F night comes by November 22 and the last by March 8. Nights of 28°F or lower usually fall between December 6 and February 21, so wrap outdoor pipes when the hourly low drops that far.
What else do people ask about the Tyler radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Tyler?
NWS Shreveport (SHV) issues forecasts and warnings for Tyler. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KSHV, about 85 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 Shreveport and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KSHV (Shreveport NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Shreveport (SHV)
- Severe storms peak from April to June (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: CST/CDT
- Radar: KSHV, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Shreveport (SHV)
- Severe storms: April to June
- Local time: CST/CDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Shreveport office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: TYLER POUNDS FLD, 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 Shreveport: Weather radar use and limitations
- NWS Shreveport: April 24 to 27, 2011 tornado outbreak
- NWS Shreveport: Hurricane Rita, September 24, 2005
- National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Ike tropical cyclone report
- NWS Shreveport: Heat, drought and wildfires of 2011
- NWS Shreveport: Climatological records for Tyler
- NWS Shreveport: February 3 to 4, 2011 winter storm