Mesquite weather by month
Average highs run from 58°F in January to 97°F in July, and January nights average 38°F. It gets 38 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 2 inches of snow. Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to April and November.
Best time to visit Mesquite
For comfortable weather, go in March to April and November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in | 4 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| February | 62°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.9 in | 4 | 0 | 5 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 70°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| April | 77°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| June | 93°F | 74°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| July | 97°F | 78°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 97°F | 77°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 28 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 90°F | 70°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| October | 80°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| November | 68°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in | 4 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| December | 59°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in | 4 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| Year | 78°F avg | 58°F avg | 38.3 in | 1.7 in | 52 | 108 | 23 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Dallas Love Field, TX (USW00013960), 15.5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Mesquite
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 59m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 18m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (5:19 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:38 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 127 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 am | 5:43 pm | 10h 14m |
| February | 7:09 am | 6:11 pm | 11h 02m |
| March | 7:36 am | 7:34 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:56 am | 7:56 pm | 13h 00m |
| May | 6:27 am | 8:18 pm | 13h 51m |
| June | 6:18 am | 8:35 pm | 14h 18m |
| July | 6:29 am | 8:35 pm | 14h 05m |
| August | 6:50 am | 8:11 pm | 13h 21m |
| September | 7:10 am | 7:32 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:30 am | 6:52 pm | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:56 am | 5:24 pm | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:21 am | 5:21 pm | 10h 00m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Mesquite with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Mesquite getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Mesquite.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mesquite?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 97°F and an average low of 77°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Mesquite?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 38°F and highs of 58°F.
What is the rainiest month in Mesquite?
October gets the most precipitation, 4.8 inches on average. July is the driest at 1.7 inches.
Does it snow in Mesquite?
Yes. Mesquite averages 2 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Mesquite?
For comfortable weather, March to April and November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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