Weather on October 17
Austin, TX
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
58°F
Warmest
1993
84°F avg
Coldest
2018
43°F avg
About This Date
October 17th in Austin, TX typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 58°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 1993 (84°F average), while the coldest was 2018 (43°F) — a 41°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 15.85" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 17th in Austin, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
1.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 2024 | 76° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 2023 | 77° | 45° | 61° | — | — |
| 2022 | 76° | 60° | 68° | 0.38" | — |
| 2021 | 75° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 2020 | 81° | 61° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2018coldest | 44° | 42° | 43° | 0.79" | — |
| 2017 | 71° | 44° | 58° | — | — |
| 2016 | 90° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 2015 | 88° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2014 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 2013 | 60° | 52° | 56° | 2.41" | — |
| 2012 | 73° | 62° | 68° | 0.38" | — |
| 2011 | 87° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 2010 | 83° | 46° | 64° | — | — |
| 2009 | 70° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2008 | 71° | 56° | 63° | — | — |
| 2007 | 72° | 62° | 67° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 81° | 62° | 71° | 2.34" | — |
| 2005 | 83° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 2004 | 86° | 51° | 69° | — | — |
| 2003 | 83° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 2002 | 80° | 49° | 64° | — | — |
| 2001 | 72° | 41° | 56° | — | — |
| 2000 | 75° | 64° | 70° | 0.13" | — |
| 1999 | 73° | 51° | 62° | 0.94" | — |
| 1998 | 78° | 69° | 74° | 15.85" | — |
| 1997 | 79° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 1996 | 89° | 66° | 78° | 0.08" | — |
| 1995 | 85° | 54° | 69° | — | — |
| 1994 | 84° | 71° | 78° | 0.13" | — |
| 1993warmest | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 1992 | 77° | 60° | 69° | — | — |
| 1991 | 88° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1990 | 90° | 68° | 79° | 0.86" | — |
| 1989 | 70° | 55° | 62° | — | — |
| 1988 | 89° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 1987 | 86° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1986 | 79° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 1985 | 82° | 67° | 74° | 0.36" | — |
| 1984 | 80° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1983 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
| 1982 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1981 | 90° | 72° | 81° | 0.99" | — |
| 1980 | 86° | 67° | 76° | 0.08" | — |
| 1979 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1978 | 80° | 53° | 67° | — | — |
| 1977 | 83° | 48° | 65° | — | — |
| 1976 | 68° | 50° | 59° | — | — |
| 1975 | 83° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 1974 | 81° | 48° | 64° | — | — |
| 1973 | 74° | 57° | 65° | — | — |
| 1972 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1971 | 83° | 72° | 77° | 0.2" | — |
55 years of data from AUSTIN 6S