Summer in Dallas

Dallas is not in the middle of a desert, contrary to some perceptions. The North Texas prairie rolls a bit, and several river branches and large creeks cut shallow forested valleys into the expanse of grasslands. The climate is variable, with several hard freezes and occasional snow and ice every winter and 15 days of temperatures above 100 F in a typical summer. Autumn tends to be brief because the summer heat persists well into late September, but there is a definite "turning of the leaves" which can be dramatic. And then there is spring. Plenty of rain, including some very stormy periods, and a large variety of native and adapted foliage which produce a great color show most years. Here are some images of Dallas color throughout the seasons.