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Dallas, Texas fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in the Dallas area peaks around November 10, with the best viewing from roughly November 9 to November 17.
- Typical peak
- November 10
- Best viewing
- Nov 9 – Nov 17
- Color starts
- Around Oct 29
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Nov 23
- Elevation
- 430 ft
2026 foliage season
Typical season
Peak around November 10. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s estimated status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
Open Dallas on the foliage mapIf you arrive too early or too late
Too early? Still mostly green
Nothing nearby turns earlier
None of the destinations we track within 150 miles of Dallas typically peaks much earlier.
Too late? Already past peak
Nothing nearby turns later
None of the destinations we track within 150 miles of Dallas typically peaks much later.
Nearby destinations
Trees you’ll see turning
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Dallas?
In a typical year, fall color in the Dallas area peaks around November 10, with the best viewing from roughly November 9 to November 17. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Dallas?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around October 29, and most leaves are down by about November 23.
What trees color up around Dallas?
The main fall color in this area comes from eastern cottonwood and bur oak. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.