Quality of Life (Arts & Culture, Climate)

Arts and Culture: Fun Things-To-Do! The City of Red Oak is located within the Greater -Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Area. Within a drive time of only a few minutes, Red Oak residents and visitors have immediate access to world-class arts & culture, entertainment, and sports.  Dallas: Dallas boasts the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, top museums, performance halls and award-winning architectural designs, arts and culture. The festivals, exhibitions, shows and performances featured in the city throughout the year are sure to enhance any trip to Dallas. (Source: www.VisitDallasTexas. Things To Do )  Fort Worth: Discover the artistic masterpieces of the Fort Worth Cultural District. Explore the true American West in the Stockyards National Historic District. Shop and dine in the 35-block Sundance Square, one of the most exciting downtown areas in the nation. See a magical show at . Stroll through the Museum of Living Art at the top-ranked Fort Worth Zoo. And that's just the beginning of what you'll experience in Fort Worth. (Source: www.fortworth.com/things-to-do )  Arlington: Arlington offers a rich tapestry of year-round events for all ages. Enjoy sporting events, concerts, seasonal and cultural offerings, art exhibits, and more. Get your food fix at one of Arlington's premier annual events. Popular searches: AT&T Stadium, College Park Center, Levitt Pavilion, Arlington Music Hall, Globe Life Park in Arlington, and Hurricane Harbor. (Source: Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Red Oak – Dallas – Ft. Worth Area Climate (Average Temperatures, Humidity, Precipitation) The Dallas-Fort Worth area climate is humid subtropical with hot summers, characterized by a wide annual temperature range. Precipitation also varies considerably, ranging from less than 20 to more than 50 inches. Winters are mild with brief periods of extreme cold so that even in January mild weather occurs frequently. Hot spells in summer are broken into three-to-five day periods by thunderstorm activity. Only a few nights each summer will the low temperature exceed 80°F. Summer daytime temperatures frequently exceed 100°F. Throughout the year, rainfall occurs more frequently during the night. Usually, periods of rainy weather last for only a day or two, and are followed by several days with fair skies. A large part of the annual precipitation results from thunderstorm activity, with occasional heavy rainfall over brief periods of time. Thunderstorms occur throughout the year, but are most frequent in the spring. Hail falls on about two or three days a year, ordinarily with only slight and scattered damage. Windstorms occurring during thunderstorm activity are sometimes destructive. Snowfall is rare. The average length of the warm season (freeze-free period) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is about 249 days. The average last occurrence of 32°F or below is mid-March and the average first occurrence of 32°F or below in late November. (Source: National Weather Service Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Weather Forecast Office )

Annual Average Temperature: 65.7°F Annual Avg. Humidity: 81% (am) / 58% (pm) Annual Average Precipitation: 36.8”

(Source and Credits - Charts and Exhibits: City-Data.com)