Austin Weather Forecast
Austin weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Austin
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 27 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,9 in, 1,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Austin
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌥️ Fog | 82° / 65° | 3% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 78° / 67° | 35% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 71° / 65° | 37% · 0,9 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 65° | 37% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 69° | 2% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 69° | 24% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 65° | 44% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 62° | 7% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 64° | 4% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 81° / 64° | 5% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 64° | 16% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 62° | 25% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 63° | 30% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 64° | 19% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 60° | 25% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 63° | 26% | 10 mph | 5 |
What this means for Austin
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is 4.5°F below the 86°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 70°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Austin?
Austin is a city in Texas. Its coordinates are 30.2672, -97.7431. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Austin right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Austin?
February, March, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Austin, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:36 PM.
How many people live in Austin?
Austin has a population of approximately 970.000.
What is the nearest airport to Austin?
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), 187 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Austin?
Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
What places are in Austin?
Austin covers 3 places in this atlas, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, ZIP Code 78701 and Area Code 512.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 October 28, 2026 at 10:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
