Dallas Love Field (KDAL) Temperature Market Guide
KDAL • Dallas Love Field
Polymarket
Dallas Love Field (KDAL) offers a Polymarket temperature market located closer to the urban core of Dallas than DFW International. This urban positioning creates distinct temperature characteristics compared to the larger DFW airport, with more pronounced urban heat island effects. Understanding the differences between these two Dallas-area stations is crucial for traders.
Quick Facts
| Station Code | KDAL |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas Love Field, TX |
| Coordinates | 32.8471°N, 96.8518°W |
| Elevation | 487 ft (148 m) |
| Timezone | CT (America/Chicago) |
| NWS Office | Dallas/Fort Worth (FWD) |
| Resolution Source | NWS CLI Report ↗ |
About the KDAL Weather Station
The KDAL ASOS is located at Dallas Love Field, a commercial airport situated just 6 miles northwest of downtown Dallas. At 487 feet elevation, Love Field is lower than DFW International and positioned within the more developed urban core.
Love Field's urban location is key to its temperature behavior. Surrounded by commercial and residential development, the station experiences stronger urban heat island effects than the more suburban DFW airport, often recording higher temperatures, especially during calm, clear conditions.
Love Field's urban location is key to its temperature behavior. Surrounded by commercial and residential development, the station experiences stronger urban heat island effects than the more suburban DFW airport, often recording higher temperatures, especially during calm, clear conditions.
Dallas Love Field Climate & Temperature Patterns
Love Field shares the humid subtropical climate (Koppen: Cfa) of the greater Dallas area but with enhanced urban influences. The station typically runs slightly warmer than DFW due to its position within the urban heat island.
Key Climate Factors:
Urban Heat Island: Love Field's urban surroundings mean it often records higher temperatures than DFW, particularly for overnight lows. Daytime highs can also be enhanced during light wind conditions.
Lower Elevation: At 487 feet compared to DFW's 607 feet, Love Field sits at a slightly lower elevation, which can contribute to marginally higher temperatures.
Cold Front Response: Like all North Texas stations, Love Field experiences dramatic temperature swings with cold front passages, though the urban environment may moderate the coldest temperatures slightly.
Key Climate Factors:
Urban Heat Island: Love Field's urban surroundings mean it often records higher temperatures than DFW, particularly for overnight lows. Daytime highs can also be enhanced during light wind conditions.
Lower Elevation: At 487 feet compared to DFW's 607 feet, Love Field sits at a slightly lower elevation, which can contribute to marginally higher temperatures.
Cold Front Response: Like all North Texas stations, Love Field experiences dramatic temperature swings with cold front passages, though the urban environment may moderate the coldest temperatures slightly.
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Winter (December - February):
Mild overall but subject to dramatic cold front passages. Urban heat island keeps Love Field slightly warmer than rural areas during cold outbreaks. Ice storms remain a threat when conditions align.
Spring (March - May):
Severe weather season with potential for tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. Temperature volatility is high as cold fronts clash with building warmth.
Summer (June - August):
Hot with prolonged periods above 100°F. Urban heat island effects are most pronounced, potentially adding 2-4°F compared to outlying areas. Heat waves can be intense and persistent.
Fall (September - November):
September remains hot. October brings increasing cold front activity. The urban environment moderates early season cold snaps.
Mild overall but subject to dramatic cold front passages. Urban heat island keeps Love Field slightly warmer than rural areas during cold outbreaks. Ice storms remain a threat when conditions align.
Spring (March - May):
Severe weather season with potential for tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. Temperature volatility is high as cold fronts clash with building warmth.
Summer (June - August):
Hot with prolonged periods above 100°F. Urban heat island effects are most pronounced, potentially adding 2-4°F compared to outlying areas. Heat waves can be intense and persistent.
Fall (September - November):
September remains hot. October brings increasing cold front activity. The urban environment moderates early season cold snaps.
Dallas Love Field-Specific Trading Tips
Compare to DFW: Track the temperature differential between Love Field and DFW. Love Field typically runs 1-3°F warmer, but this varies with conditions. Larger differentials occur during light winds and clear skies.
Urban Heat Timing: Love Field's urban environment means temperatures may peak slightly later in the day and remain elevated longer into the evening.
Cold Front Moderation: The urban heat island can delay or moderate cold front impacts slightly compared to DFW. Post-frontal temperatures may not drop as sharply.
Polymarket Specifics: As a Polymarket-only station, verify the exact resolution criteria and timing for this market.
Urban Heat Timing: Love Field's urban environment means temperatures may peak slightly later in the day and remain elevated longer into the evening.
Cold Front Moderation: The urban heat island can delay or moderate cold front impacts slightly compared to DFW. Post-frontal temperatures may not drop as sharply.
Polymarket Specifics: As a Polymarket-only station, verify the exact resolution criteria and timing for this market.
Market Resolution Details
Dallas Love Field temperature markets on Polymarket resolve based on the official high temperature in the NWS CLI for station KDAL, issued by the Fort Worth forecast office (FWD).
Resolution Source: NWS CLI (Climatological Report)
Reporting Period: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Central Standard Time.
Note: This is a different station than KDFW (DFW International). Verify which station your market uses.
Resolution Source: NWS CLI (Climatological Report)
Reporting Period: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Central Standard Time.
Note: This is a different station than KDFW (DFW International). Verify which station your market uses.
Data Release Schedule
Typical release times for key data products at KDAL. Times shown in UTC.
| Data Type | Typical Time (UTC) | Variability |
|---|---|---|
| 24hr High METAR with max temp |
05:53 UTC | ±1 min |
| METAR Hourly observations |
Hourly at :53 | ±0 min |
| DSM #1 Daily summary message |
21:07 UTC | Issuance time |
| DSM #2 Daily summary message |
22:07 UTC | Issuance time |
| DSM #3 Daily summary message |
00:07 UTC | Issuance time |
| DSM #4 Daily summary message |
00:08 UTC | Issuance time |
6-Hour High/Low Reports
These METARs include 6-hour maximum and minimum temperatures, useful for tracking intraday temperature trends.
05:53 UTC
11:53 UTC
17:53 UTC
23:53 UTC
Note: Times are approximate and may vary. CLI reports are the official resolution source for temperature markets. See NWS Data Guide for more information.
Data Resources
Quick links to official data sources and tools for Dallas Love Field.
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Forecasting Challenges
Urban Heat Quantification: Precisely predicting the urban heat island enhancement is difficult. It varies with wind speed, cloud cover, and atmospheric stability.
Station Differences: Forecasts issued for "Dallas" may be calibrated for DFW rather than Love Field. Adjustments may be needed.
Cold Front Timing: As with all North Texas stations, precise cold front timing remains challenging.
Station Differences: Forecasts issued for "Dallas" may be calibrated for DFW rather than Love Field. Adjustments may be needed.
Cold Front Timing: As with all North Texas stations, precise cold front timing remains challenging.
Historical Temperature Records
Record High: 113°F recorded in June 1980 during the historic heat wave.
Record Low: -3°F recorded in February 1899.
Urban Warming Trend: Love Field has shown warming trends consistent with urban heat island intensification as Dallas has grown.
100°F+ Days: Love Field averages slightly more 100°F days than DFW due to urban enhancement, typically 18-25 per year.
Record Low: -3°F recorded in February 1899.
Urban Warming Trend: Love Field has shown warming trends consistent with urban heat island intensification as Dallas has grown.
100°F+ Days: Love Field averages slightly more 100°F days than DFW due to urban enhancement, typically 18-25 per year.
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