Climate - Tyler (Texas)

The climate of Tyler is subtropical, with quite mild winters and very hot, muggy summers.
The city is located in northeastern Texas. The climate is similar to that of Dallas, although it is a bit rainier (the wettest part of Texas is the eastern one).
Winter from December to February, is mild, with many sunny days. There can be warm days even in the middle of winter, during which the temperature can reach or exceed 25 °C (77 °F).
However, from November to March it can get cold at night, and the temperature can drop below freezing. Occasionally, there may be real cold waves, which last a few days, during which the temperature can drop to -10 °C (14 °F) or below. The record is -20.5 °C (-5 °F), recorded in February 2021.
Sometimes the dangerous phenomenon of freezing rain can occur.
Snow in Tyler is quite rare. On average, 4 cm (1.5 in) of snow fall per year. In February 2021, 20 cm (8 in) of snow fell and the temperature remained around freezing or below for 9 days in a row.
In summer, from June to September, the combination of high temperature and humidity makes the heat very unpleasant. On the hottest days, it can reach and exceed 40 °C (104 °F). The record is 43.5 °C (110 °F), recorded in August 2011.
From time to time, the city can be reached by the remnants of a hurricane, coming from the Gulf of Mexico or the Pacific. In general, hurricanes weaken when they penetrate inland, however, they can still bring abundant rains. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October, with a peak in September.
Tyler is located in the "tornado alley", so tornadoes can occasionally occur in the April-June period (and more rarely in autumn).
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,070 millimeters (42.1 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 55 mm (2.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 110 mm (4.3 in) in the wettest ones (June, October). Here is the average precipitation.

Best Time

To visit Tyler, you can choose spring and autumn (in particular, from mid-March to mid-April and from mid-October to mid-November), to avoid the summer heat as well as the possible cold in winter.

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Tyler - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Tyler is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3 °C (37.4 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.2 °C (10 °F) in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In February, the weather in Tyler is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.9 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.7 °C (62 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -12.8 °C (9 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In March, the weather in Tyler is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in March 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In April, the weather in Tyler is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in April 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In May, the weather in Tyler is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in May 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In June, the weather in Tyler is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) in June 1995.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Tyler is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in July 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 41.7 °C (107.1 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In August, the weather in Tyler is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it dropped to 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Tyler is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) in September 2000.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F) in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Tyler is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In November, the weather in Tyler is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.9 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In December, the weather in Tyler is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4 °C (39.2 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in December 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).