Austin Weather History
Texas · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Austin sits 3369km from the equator, 149m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 42.4°C, set 2011-08-28, its record low -15.3°C, set 2021-02-16.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Austin
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Austin?
The highest temperature in this record for Austin is 42.4°C, measured on 2011-08-28. That is a recorded daily value from Austin's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Austin?
The lowest temperature in this record for Austin is -15.3°C, measured on 2021-02-16. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Austin get a year?
Austin averages 925mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 98 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Austin?
On 2017-08-27, 138.7mm fell on Austin, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 15% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Austin get a year?
Austin averages 3382 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.3 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Austin?
Across the summer months Austin averages a daytime high near 34°C, while winter nights average 6.7°C. The seasons here are set from Austin's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Austin?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Austin is 57 km/h, on 2022-10-25. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
