Austin, TX All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Austin, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 111.9°F (44°C) | September 5, 2000 and August 28, 2011 |
| Record Low | 3.9°F (-16°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Lowest High | 23°F (-5°C) | December 24, 1983 and February 1, 1985 and December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 24, 2018 |
| Highest Mean | 96.0°F (36°C) | August 28, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | 16.4°F (-9°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.55" (191.8 mm) | November 15, 2001 |
| Max in One Month | 17.59" (446.7 mm) | May 2015 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | November 2012 |
| Max in One Year | 59.98" (1523.5 mm) | 2015 |
| Least in One Year | 16.09" (408.8 mm) | 2008 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.4" (13.7 cm) | February 15, 2021 |
| Max in One Month | 7.5" (19.0 cm) | January 1985 |
| Max in One Season | 8.7" (22.0 cm) | 1984-85 |
| Max in One Year | 8.7" (22.0 cm) | 1985 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 25, 1980 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 25, 1980 |
| Latest Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | February 24, 2003 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | February 24, 2003 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY (4 mi from Austin, TX). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Austin, TX?
The all-time record high in Austin, TX is 111.9°F (44°C), set on September 5, 2000 and August 28, 2011.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Austin, TX?
The all-time record low in Austin, TX is 3.9°F (-16°C), set on December 23, 1989.
What is the most rain Austin, TX has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Austin, TX is 7.55 inches, on November 15, 2001.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Austin, TX?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Austin, TX is 5.4 inches, on February 15, 2021.
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