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Current temperature in Austin: 30°C (86°F). Mainly Clear. Today's high 38°C (100°F), low 25°C (77°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
30°
Mainly Clear
RealFeel® 33°C
67%Comfortable
High38°
Low25°
13km/hSSEWind fromSouth-South-East↑↖· Max 22
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 50 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 119:30 AMDay
12h 28m daylight today24h view
Sunrise7:13 AMDawn 6:43 AM
Daylight remaining10h 11mNoon 1:27 PMTotal 12h 28m
Sunset7:41 PMDusk 8:11 PM
NowPartly cloudy+28°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UVAQI 21 · Good

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
13 km/h
SSE · Gentle Breeze · Max 22 km/h
Humidity
67 %
Comfortable
UV Index
8
Very High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
995 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
23°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

38°C+5° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 33°C.

23 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 37°C37°2026-08-29: 37°C37°2026-08-30: 37°C37°2026-08-31: 37°C37°2026-09-01: 38°C38°2026-09-02: 37°C37°2026-09-03: 37°C37°2026-09-04: 33°C33°2026-09-05: 36°C36°2026-09-06: 35°C35°2026-09-07: 36°C36°2026-09-08: 37°C37°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Austin?

The hottest month in Austin is typically August, with daytime highs averaging around 35.5°C (96°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 25.3°C (78°F). Take extra precautions during this time stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activity in peak afternoon heat.

What is the coldest month in Austin?

The coldest month in Austin is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 5.7°C (42°F) and daytime highs near 16°C (61°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Austin have a rainy season?

Austin doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. May is the wettest month on average (about 188 mm), while January is the driest (about 75 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Austin?

The best time to visit Austin is typically March, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.7°C (75°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 80 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Austin's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Austin's air quality index (AQI) is 21, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.