10-Day Weather Forecast for Austin, TX - The Weather Channel | weather.com (2024)

FAQs

Does it rain in Austin, Texas? ›

Precipitation is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year with heaviest amounts occurring in May, October, and June, in that order. Precipitation in the spring and summer usually results from thunderstorms.

Austin's mild climate allows you to enjoy outdoor activities virtually year round. Austin has 300 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 71 degrees in November.

Austinites know that when it snows, it's not likely to be a lot: since 2010, snowfall has only exceeded one inch one time. The annual snowfall average is ~0.2 inches in ATX, making Austin pretty snow sparse compared to some other Texas cities, like: Lubbock: 7 inches. Dallas: 1.7 inches.

January typically has the coldest temperatures of the year, with an average high of 41.8°. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Austin was -2° in January. February is the only other month with a temperature below 0°.

Yes, it happens, but not enough to go out and get a whole winter wardrobe. According to data from the National Weather Service, Austin sees an average of about 0.9 inches of snow annually.

The best times to visit Austin are September to November or March to May, when 70s and 80s are the anticipated daytime temperatures. As temperatures climb into the mid- to high 90s with high humidity, the Texan summer (June through August) is barely tolerable for unaccustomed visitors.

Austin offers a vibrant lifestyle, booming job market, and diverse food scene. Housing costs are rising, but the city has low taxes and cost of living. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound with green initiatives in place for sustainability.

According to the National Weather Service, it will be as hot as a typical Texas summer, but not as scorching as we saw in 2023. The number of 100-degree days for 2024, for instance, should be much lower. “The long-term average is around 30 days per year at the official Austin sites,” said Zeitler.

Austin has reached a high of 112° on two separate occasions: Aug. 28, 2011, and Sept. 5, 2000.

The humid subtropical climate in Austin gives it long, hot summers and typically mild winters. In July and August, the temperature can climb to well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity is high in summer as well, but it usually only gets extreme right before a rainstorm. The winters are relatively mild in Austin.

How often do tornadoes hit Austin Texas? ›

Travis County, Texas (where Austin is located) has received 62 tornadoes in the 60 year period between 1950 and 2011, so it's safe to say that on the average, Travis County gets one tornado a year.

The driest month in Austin City is January with 1.89 inches of precipitation, and with 5.03 inches May is the wettest month.

Is Austin's drinking water safe to drink from the tap? Austin Water treats the drinking water to the highest standards providing exceptional reliability, and is safe to drink from the tap. Drinking water (including bottled water) may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

One of the first things to come to mind when anyone asks, “What is Austin known for?” is music. After all, it is the live music capital of the world. This title is largely due to two mega music festivals that take place there; Austin City Limits and South by Southwest.

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is higher than the national average but still more affordable when compared to other major cities. Essential costs such as housing, transportation, and food, along with utilities are all taken into account for the overall cost of living here.

But of the normal cities, Fort Worth gets the most rain and has the greenest lawns in Texas. Dallas gets the next most rain. Austin is 4th and San Antonio is the driest and most likely to be in drought with watering restrictions.

Springtime in Austin, Texas also brings severe weather such as thunderstorms, risk of tornados, straight-line winds, and hail.

Austin summer temperatures typically reach 100 degrees during the month. The average high is 93, and the average low is 73°F. Rainfall amounts to about 3.7 inches during the month. The relative humidity is 70% during June but typically peaks at 89% in the morning.

Climate and Geography

Austin and Houston are both cities in Texas that have similar climates due to their proximity. Summers in both locations tend to be hot, with Austin usually getting slightly less rain than the Gulf-adjacent city of Houston.