The western part of the state is dry as the prevailing winds come from the Mexican desert. All of the southern states have prevailing winds off of the Gulf of Mexico, which is like a big hot bath tub. We have actually been having a rather mild summer so far. Highs in the low 90’s. Lows in the low 70’s. The boredom with the Texas summer is that it never changes. It can only get more humid if it rains. It is usual a hot drought for most of July and August. Finally, the tropics usually bring rain in September and the first early season cool fronts. I grow weary of Texas weather. Summers are too hot for the things I like to do.
As of August 10, Dallas/Fort Worth had recorded 40 consecutive days with high temperatures exceeding 100 °F (38 °C), the second-longest streak on record (the record of 42 days was set during the 1980 United States heat wave). In addition, the area set a new all-time hottest minimum temperature of 86 °F (30 °C) on July 26 and tied it twice in August. However, by September 13, Dallas had endured 71 non-consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 100 °F (38 °C), beating the record of 69 days set in 1980.