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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

FridaySunny101° / 80° 2%
SaturdaySunny99° / 79° 9%
SundaySunny100° / 79° 1%
MondaySunny100° / 80° 2%
TuesdaySunny101° / 80° 1%

Denton heat builds: 84 now, high near 101 today - Aug 7, 8 AM

Denton weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

Denton is already feeling very hot and humid this morning, with 84 degrees feeling like 91. Sunshine dominates today and tomorrow, and no NWS or NOAA weather alerts are active.

Cody Underwood

August 7, 20261 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 7, 8 AM local time.*

Heat and humidity lead the forecast

Very hot, humid weather is the main story for Denton, with the air already at 84 degrees and feeling like 91 this morning. The humidity is high at 70%, and the dew point is 73 degrees, keeping the air heavy. Skies are clear. Wind is at 8 mph, with gusts up to 19 mph.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 101. Heat index values may climb as high as 104, so outdoor conditions will feel more intense than the thermometer alone suggests. The chance of precipitation is 2%. The forecast wind is from the south around 5 mph. The low is near 80.

Tonight remains mostly clear, with a low around 80. Heat index values may be as high as 102. Wind will be south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow is also sunny, with a high near 99 and a low near 79. Heat index values may reach as high as 103. The chance of precipitation is 9%, and the forecast wind is from the south around 5 mph.

Alerts and safety

There are no active NWS or NOAA weather alerts for Denton.

Even without an alert, this level of heat and humidity can wear people down quickly. Drink water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning when possible, and reduce strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest conditions. Check on people who may be more vulnerable to heat, including older adults, young children, and anyone without reliable cooling.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Cody Underwood covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Denton.

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