Austins weather is predominantly warm throughout the year, the temperature typically varies from 43°F to 97°F. Winters are short in Austin, normally only lasting 2.9 months, from November 25 to February 22, with the coldest month being January. Extreme temperatures in Austin last around 3.5 months, from June 2 to September 18. The average daily temperature during this time averages above 90°F, with the hottest month being August. (3)
Austin averages around 35.5 inches of rain throughout the year. The wettest months in order are May, October, and June. (2) Austin receives, on average, 79 days of rain per year. (4) The driest month is January with 1.89 inches of rain, and May is the wettest with 5.03 inches of rainfall. (5) Austin experiences little to no snow yearly. (5)
Austin experiences high humidity levels throughout the year ranging from 59 to 75%. Summer months in Austin are known for their excessive heat and humid days, May is the most humid month, at 71.0%. March is the least humid month, at 64.0%. The average annual percentage of humidity is 67%. (7) In the winter winds create foggy days when Gulf moisture is carried over the top of a thin layer of cold air that lies above the surface. (2)
The predominant winds are normally southern; but, in winter, northern winds are nearly as often as those from the south, depending on the frequency of passing cold fronts in the region. (2) Throughout the year, there is a significant seasonal shift in Austin's average daily wind speed. 7.4 months of the year, from October 29 to June 10, are the windier months. During this time, average wind speeds exceed 9.4 miles per hour. At 10.7 miles per hour on average, April is the windiest month in Austin during the year. The calmer season of the year spans 4.6 months, from June 10 to October 29. (3)
In winter, the region is impacted by two different air mass regimes: a modified marine air mass regime with moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and winds from the south and southeast, and a continental air mass regime with winds from the north and west and drier air. (2) During the spring and fall seasons, the jet stream draws warm, dry air masses from the northern regions. These air masses clash with humid air from the Gulf of Mexico. The result is destabilized inversions between the dry and humid air masses, which in turn produce severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. ()
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Austin's severe weather season usually lasts from March to May. Throughout the severe weather season, unexpected severe weather events like tornadoes, hailstorms, straight-line winds, thunderstorms, and flash floods may occur. (10) Hail and powerful winds are the major severe weather threats. Tornadoes do occasionally occur, but most of these tornadoes are mild. Austin is occasionally affected by tropical storms. Flooding brought on by excessive rain is the main threat that tropical storms bring to the Austin area. (2)
Austin, which is at a height above sea level of 489.14 feet, has a humid subtropical climate. The area receives an annual temperature of 70.7ºF, which is 8.86% higher than the average annual temperature in the US. Austin typically receives around 35.5 inches of precipitation and has 79 wet days yearly. (2)(10)
Austin experiences a dry subtropical climate. They have extremely hot/ humid summers with little to no precipitation and mild winters with an annual average rainfall of 7.25 inches. (2) The average annual percentage of humidity is 67%, making their hot summer temperatures feel extra hot. (1)
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https://weatherspark.com/y/8004/Average-Weather-in-Austin-Texas-United-States-Year-Round
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