ZIP Code 78701 Weather Forecast
ZIP Code 78701 weather: 96°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
ZIP Code 78701 is a postal code area in Austin. ZIP Code 78701 covers Downtown Austin.
Right now it is 96°F (35°C) in ZIP Code 78701 with clear. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 78°F to 104°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit ZIP Code 78701 is February, March, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 99°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
The closest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 104°F is 5.8°F above the 99°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in ZIP Code 78701 today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for ZIP Code 78701
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 7:11PM CDT until August 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 7:11PM CDT until August 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Weather in ZIP Code 78701 right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:49 AM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for ZIP Code 78701
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 104° / 78° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 78° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 76° | 1% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 105° / 79° | 4% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 104° / 81° | 16% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 103° / 79° | 16% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 103° / 80° | 9% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 104° / 80° | 2% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 79° | 2% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 103° / 79° | 5% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 106° / 79° | 5% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 107° / 83° | 11% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 107° / 81° | 14% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 107° / 79° | 16% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 107° / 81° | 11% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 107° / 79° | 27% | 15 mph | 8 |
Climate in ZIP Code 78701 month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 69° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 78° | 56° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 81° | 63° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 86° | 68° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 92° | 74° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 92° | 75° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 99° | 78° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 92° | 73° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 86° | 65° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 73° | 55° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 67° | 48° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in ZIP Code 78701
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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Best time to visit ZIP Code 78701
Go in February, March, August, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, May and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is ZIP Code 78701?
ZIP Code 78701 is a postal code area in Austin. Its coordinates are 30.2711, -97.7437. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78701 right now?
It is currently 96°F (35°C) with clear. Humidity is 31% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit ZIP Code 78701?
February, March, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in ZIP Code 78701, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is ZIP Code 78701 in?
ZIP Code 78701 observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 9:49 AM.
What is the nearest airport to ZIP Code 78701?
The closest airports are Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 7 mi away, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 145 mi away and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 186 mi away.
What are the top things to do in ZIP Code 78701?
Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (postal-codes-sample) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 9:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
