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Austin, TX Weather on October 13

Austin hits 101°F on October 13, shattering heat record

Austin experienced an exceptionally hot October 13 in 2024 when the mercury reached 101°F, obliterating the previous record for this date. This extreme reading was 17 degrees above the typical high of 84°F and stands as one of the most notable October heat events in the city's 55-year climate record. The day's warmth contrasts sharply with the 42°F record low set in 1977, highlighting the dramatic temperature swings possible during fall transition periods in Central Texas.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
61°F
Record High
101°F
2024
Record Low
42°F
1977
Austin, TX on October 13 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on October 13

Planning for October 13th in Austin, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest October 13 ever in Austin?

The warmest October 13 in Austin, TX reached 101°F in 2024. That is 17°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.

What was the coldest October 13 ever in Austin?

The coldest October 13 in Austin, TX dropped to 42°F in 1977. That is 19°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.

What is the average temperature on October 13 in Austin?

On October 13, Austin averages a high of 84°F and a low of 61°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from AUSTIN 6S.

How many years of weather data are available for October 13 in Austin?

We have 55 years of weather records for October 13 in Austin, TX, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

October 13 Weather History in Austin

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202591°F65°F0"--
2024101°F66°F0"--
202393°F69°F0"--
202290°F71°F0"--
202189°F68°F2.45"--
202091°F57°F0"--
201982°F56°F0.01"--
201885°F56°F0"--
201785°F53°F0"--
201688°F54°F0"--
201594°F64°F0"--
201476°F61°F0.09"--
201390°F66°F3.49"--
201287°F72°F0"--
201189°F55°F0"--
201086°F59°F0"--
200969°F56°F0.1"--
200891°F62°F0"--
200787°F57°F0"--
200691°F56°F0"--
200586°F62°F0"--
200480°F60°F0"--
200385°F68°F0"--
200274°F60°F0.02"--
200172°F51°F0.27"--
200085°F61°F0"--
199992°F66°F0"--
199884°F67°F0"--
199775°F57°F0.03"--
199681°F57°F0"--
199587°F69°F0"--
199476°F54°F0"--
199382°F66°F0.12"--
199287°F58°F0"--
199197°F66°F0"--
199081°F51°F0"--
198989°F61°F0"--
198882°F53°F0"--
198778°F52°F0"--
198664°F47°F0"--
198592°F74°F0"--
198472°F64°F1.49"--
198378°F50°F0"--
198276°F58°F0"--
198190°F78°F0.2"--
198086°F57°F0"--
197988°F72°F0"--
197885°F64°F0"--
197780°F42°F0"--
197682°F59°F0"--
197588°F71°F0"--
197484°F67°F0.2"--
197373°F64°F1.13"--
197289°F67°F0"--
197181°F61°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: AUSTIN 6S

How Has October 13 Changed?

The last decade has been 4.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Austin, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 97°F / Low: 74°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 61°F / Low: 40°F
Jan
61°/ 40°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.8"
Feb
66°/ 44°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.0"
Mar
74°/ 51°
💧 0.3"
Apr
80°/ 58°
💧 0.4"
May
86°/ 66°
💧 0.6"
Jun
93°/ 72°
💧 0.5"
Jul
96°/ 74°
💧 0.4"
Aug
97°/ 74°
💧 0.5"
Sep
91°/ 69°
💧 0.5"
Oct
82°/ 60°
💧 0.6"
Nov
71°/ 50°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.0"
Dec
63°/ 42°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.4"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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