It\u2019s been a wetter summer for Texas so far. If that trend continues in August, it\u2019ll affect just how uncomfortable the heat will get.<\/p>\n
Aug. 3 and 4 brought notable precipitation to the metro area, with 1.34 inches falling at DFW International Airport. It was the first rain in weeks for the metro area, since July ended with a dry streak after a wet start to the month<\/a>. <\/p>\n Related:How does Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s rainy start to July compare to previous years?<\/a><\/p>\n The 30-year average for August rainfall at the airport is 2.18 inches, meaning Dallas-Fort Worth might have already received most of its precipitation for the month. But the hotter months of 2025 have been rainier than normal<\/a> so far, experts have said, and forecasts show that trend could continue.<\/p>\n D-FW Weather Wise<\/p>\n While the rest of the week looks dry, there\u2019s a 20% chance of rain for Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Climate Prediction Center also forecast slightly above average chances of precipitation for North Texas through Aug. 21. <\/p>\n While rain can provide an immediate cool off from sizzling summer days, moisture sticking around in the soil can help keep things more temperate for days to come. John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas\u2019s state climatologist, said all the energy that would have otherwise gone to raising the temperature instead gets used up evaporating water. <\/p>\n Looking at 2025 as a whole, it\u2019s been a pretty average year for precipitation. Year to date through Friday, the metro area had received 23.5 inches of rain, less than an inch above the year-to-date average.<\/p>\n