Dallas is located in north-central Texas, 70 miles south of the Oklahoma border and 174 miles west of Louisiana. The city is situated on the rolling plains near the headwaters of the Trinity River. Weather and Climate of Dallas is humid and subtropical, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The rainy season occurs in April and May. July and August are the driest summer months. Occasionally, warm and humid air from the south overrides cold, dry air, leading to freezing rain, which usually causes major disruptions in the city for a day or two.
Dallas experiences four distinct seasons with summer running from June through September. Temperatures reach their zenith during July and August when they can reach around 100°F / 38°C.
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