Texas Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999
Since 1999, 81 NFL games at Texas Stadium have a kickoff temperature. The coldest was 35°F on Dec. 30, 2001, 49ers at Cowboys; the hottest was 109°F on Sept. 3, 2000, Eagles at Cowboys. Dallas has not played there at 32°F or colder; at 80°F or hotter, Dallas is 7-7.
Texas Stadium 10 Coldest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec. 30, 2001 | 49ers 21, Cowboys 27 | 35°F | Texas Stadium |
| 2 | Dec. 17, 2000 | Giants 17, Cowboys 13 | 41°F | Texas Stadium |
| 3 | Nov. 23, 2003 | Panthers 20, Cowboys 24 | 44°F | Texas Stadium |
| 4 | Dec. 31, 2006 | Lions 39, Cowboys 31 | 45°F | Texas Stadium |
| 5 | Nov. 22, 2007 | Jets 3, Cowboys 34 | 45°F | Texas Stadium |
| 6 | Dec. 20, 2008 | Ravens 33, Cowboys 24 | 45°F | Texas Stadium |
| 7 | Dec. 9, 2001 | Giants 13, Cowboys 20 | 47°F | Texas Stadium |
| 8 | Dec. 10, 2006 | Saints 42, Cowboys 17 | 48°F | Texas Stadium |
| 9 | Dec. 16, 2007 | Eagles 10, Cowboys 6 | 49°F | Texas Stadium |
| 10 | Nov. 12, 2000 | Bengals 6, Cowboys 23 | 50°F | Texas Stadium |
One more game was also 50°F at kickoff.
Texas Stadium 10 Hottest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 3, 2000 | Eagles 41, Cowboys 14 | 109°F | Texas Stadium |
| 2 | Sept. 19, 2005 | Commanders 14, Cowboys 13 | 93°F | Texas Stadium |
| 3 | Sept. 19, 2004 | Browns 12, Cowboys 19 | 91°F | Texas Stadium |
| 4 | Oct. 21, 2007 | Vikings 14, Cowboys 24 | 88°F | Texas Stadium |
| 5 | Oct. 5, 2008 | Bengals 22, Cowboys 31 | 87°F | Texas Stadium |
| 6 | Sept. 20, 1999 | Falcons 7, Cowboys 24 | 86°F | Texas Stadium |
| 7 | Nov. 14, 1999 | Packers 13, Cowboys 27 | 86°F | Texas Stadium |
| 8 | Oct. 17, 2004 | Steelers 24, Cowboys 20 | 86°F | Texas Stadium |
| 9 | Sept. 30, 2007 | Rams 7, Cowboys 35 | 85°F | Texas Stadium |
| 10 | Oct. 14, 2007 | Patriots 48, Cowboys 27 | 85°F | Texas Stadium |
One more game was also 85°F at kickoff.
Cowboys Home Record at Texas Stadium by Temperature
| Kickoff temperatureband or group | Gameshome | RecordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 30–39°F | 1 | 1-0 |
| 40–49°F | 8 | 3-5 |
| 50–59°F | 13 | 9-4 |
| 60–69°F | 23 | 12-11 |
| 70–79°F | 22 | 17-5 |
| 80–89°F | 11 | 6-5 |
| 90°F or hotter | 3 | 1-2 |
Texas Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999: Three Questions
- What was the coldest NFL game at Texas Stadium since 1999?
- Dec. 30, 2001: 49ers 21, Cowboys 27, at 35°F.
- What was the hottest NFL game at Texas Stadium since 1999?
- Sept. 3, 2000: Eagles 41, Cowboys 14, at 109°F.
- How many NFL games at Texas Stadium have a kickoff temperature since 1999?
- 81 of the 81 games played there from 1999 to 2008.
Kickoff temperatures come from the nflverse games file. For 119 outdoor games the file has no temperature, most of them September and October games in 2022 and 2023; those come from airport weather records (NOAA) or, for 10 of them, the Pro Football Reference box score, and they are marked. Games at dome and retractable-roof stadiums are grouped by building, whatever the roof position. Another 18 outdoor games since 1999 still have no temperature; they are listed separately and not counted in any band.
Updated: October 17, 2026