Population: 1,211,467
Elevation: 463 feet above sea level
Land Area: 342.5 square miles
Location: Dallas is located in the northeast section of the state of Texas where the Trinity River cuts through the surrounding prairie.
Time Zone: Dallas is located in the Central Time Zone (when its noon in Dallas, its 1:00pm in New York City and 10:00am in Los Angeles, California). Dallas observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October
Weather:
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Average temp. (°F) |
45.5 |
50.6 |
58.5 |
66.0 |
74.1 |
81.9 |
86.2 |
85.8 |
78.6 |
68.1 |
56.1 |
47.7 |
High temperature (°F) |
55.2 |
60.8 |
68.9 |
76.4 |
83.7 |
91.5 |
96.0 |
95.7 |
88.4 |
78.5 |
65.9 |
57.3 |
Low temperature (°F) |
35.8 |
40.5 |
48.0 |
55.6 |
64.5 |
72.3 |
76.3 |
75.9 |
68.7 |
57.7 |
46.4 |
38.2 |
Precipitation (in) |
2.0 |
2.4 |
3.1 |
3.5 |
5.4 |
3.9 |
2.4 |
2.2 |
2.7 |
4.6 |
2.7 |
2.6 |
Climate:
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Days with precipitation |
7 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
Wind speed (mph) |
11.0 |
11.7 |
12.6 |
12.4 |
11.1 |
10.6 |
9.8 |
8.9 |
9.3 |
9.7 |
10.7 |
10.8 |
Morning humidity (%) |
79 |
78 |
79 |
81 |
86 |
85 |
79 |
78 |
82 |
82 |
81 |
80 |
Afternoon humidity (%) |
63 |
61 |
59 |
59 |
63 |
59 |
53 |
53 |
59 |
58 |
61 |
63 |
Sunshine (%) |
52 |
54 |
58 |
61 |
57 |
67 |
75 |
73 |
67 |
63 |
57 |
52 |
Days clear of clouds |
10 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
11 |
15 |
15 |
13 |
14 |
12 |
11 |
Partly cloudy days |
6 |
6 |
8 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
Cloudy days |
16 |
13 |
14 |
13 |
13 |
8 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
Snowfall (in) |
1.1 |
1.0 |
0.2 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
Local Seasons:
Each season brings with it new sites and activities to see and do in this conveniently located city.
With temperatures rarely below freezing, even the winter is a time for outdoor activities. Why not experience the thrill of a pre-game tailgate party or just a brisk walk on a clear sunny day? Spring brings with it average temperatures in the 50s and 60s, making it the perfect time to enjoy virtually any outdoor activity. On those rare days with precipitation, take in a little shopping or enjoy some of the areas diverse museums. If you are lucky enough to be visiting in the summer, a popular trip is to Six Flags or Hurricane Harbor for a truly refreshing experience. No matter what the season, Dallas will leave you wanting to come back time and again.
How to Get There:
By Air:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
2000 South Service Drive
Dallas, TX 75261
972-574-3197
With a central North American location that is within 4 hours of any major city in the U.S., Mexico and Canada; it's no surprise that DFW International Airport is one of the world's busiest and fastest growing airports. The airport is served by many of the world wide airlines as well as certain regional carriers.
Dallas Love Field
8008 Cedar Springs Road at Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75235
214-670-6080
The airport is served by Southwest and Continental airlines.
Love Field provides a convenient, efficient airport, serving both commercial airline and corporate user needs. Love Field is located within the city limits and is just minutes from Downtown Dallas, the Dallas Convention Center, and Dallas Market Center.
By Car
Dallas is easy to get to from most major cities in the region, thanks to its location at the intersection of numerous Interstate Highways and US Highways.
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From Fort Worth - Take IH 30 East.
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From Houston and Galveston - Take IH 45 North.
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From San Antonio and Austin - Take IH 35 North.
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From Corpus Christi - Take IH 37 North to San Antonio and IH 35 North to Dallas, or take US 77 North to Waco and IH 35 North to Dallas.
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From El Paso - Take IH 10 East to IH 20 and then continue east on IH 20.
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From Midland/Odessa - Take IH 20 East.
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From Albuquerque - Take IH 40 East to Amarillo, US 287 East to Fort Worth and then IH 30 East to Dallas.
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From Amarillo - Take US 287 East to Fort Worth and then IH 30 East to Dallas.
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From Wichita and Oklahoma City - Take IH 35 South and take the IH 35 East split at Denton.
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From Tulsa - Take US 75 South.
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From Little Rock - Take IH 30 West.
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From Shreveport - Take IH 20 West.
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From New Orleans - Take IH 10 West to Houston and then IH 45 North.
By Train:
Amtrak
400 South Houston St.
Union Station
Dallas, TX 75202
800-USA-RAIL
Greyhound
205 S Lamar
Dallas, TX 75202
214-655-7082
Getting Around:
DART Dallas Area Rapid Transit
214-979-1111
Call for additional information
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides transportation around 13 cities with rail, bus, paratransit, HOV lane and rideshare services. It also serves DFW International Airport and Fort Worth via the Trinity Railway Express.
Trolley
McKinney Avenue Trolley
3153 Oak Grove
Dallas, TX 75204
214-855-0006
Visitors can ride McKinney Avenue's nostalgic trolley between Dallas' Arts District and the McKinney Avenue Uptown neighborhood, enjoying the route's eclectic offering of antique shops, restaurants and clubs. The restored, historic, vintage streetcars are also available for private events. The trolley runs 7 days a week from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm.
M-Line Streetcar
Around Downtown Dallas
Through Uptown to West Village
Service is free
The M-Line Streetcar offers you a ride down McKinney Avenue, within walking distance of the Dallas Museum of Art. M-Line service operates 7 days a week every 15 minutes during peak and lunch hours, every half hour off-peak hours and weekends between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturdays, and 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Taxicabs
Checker Cab
817- 469-1110
Express Taxi, Inc.
817- 469-1111
Yellow Checker Cab Co.
817- 534-5555
Limousine Services
Call the Arlington Visitor Center at 800-342-4305 for more information.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day- Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day- 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day- 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day- last Mon. in May
Independence Day- July 4
Labor Day- 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day- 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day- Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve- Dec. 31
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