Dorchester, TX weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Dorchester now
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Dorchester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorchester.
This week in Dorchester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester
What is the weather usually like in Dorchester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 44.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,125 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorchester: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHERMAN, TX US (USC00418274), adjusted for the elevation of Dorchester.
Dorchester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dorchester?
Dorchester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 44.3 inches (1,125 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Dorchester is April–May and September–October. At 866 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Dorchester
What is the hottest month in Dorchester?
August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorchester?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Dorchester?
About 44.3 inches (1,125 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dorchester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorchester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Dorchester in November?
Highs average 63°F and lows 44°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dorchester?
Around 6:57 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:25 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dorchester weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dorchester.
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