At a Glance
- Austin’s record high: 109° on Aug. 21
- Record low: 16° on Jan. 15 & 17
- 32 days of triple-digit heat in 2024
- Why it matters: These extremes highlight how rapidly Austin’s climate is shifting, affecting daily life and infrastructure.
The KXAN Data Hub keeps Texans updated on weather patterns with up-to-date charts and tables. From scorching highs to record-setting lows, the hub offers a clear snapshot of Austin’s 2024 climate and what to expect in 2025.
Temperatures
Austin’s hottest day last year reached 109° on Aug. 21, while the coldest days hit 16° on Jan. 15 and 17. The 2025 charts track each day’s high against normal, flagging hotter days in red and colder days in blue.
- Record-high temperatures set at Camp Mabry: 17 new highs
- Record-warm lows set at Camp Mabry: 16 new lows
- Triple-digit heat days in 2024: 32
- Historical record (2011): 90 days ≥ 100°
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Record-high temperatures | 17 |
| Record-warm low temperatures | 16 |
| Triple-digit heat days (2024) | 32 |
| Triple-digit heat days (2011) | 90 |
Rainfall
Camp Mabry ended 2024 with 28.25″ of rain, while the airport logged 30.24″. The 2025 data tracks monthly totals against averages, showing how much rain each month has delivered.
| Location | 2024 Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Camp Mabry | 28.25″ |
| Airport | 30.24″ |
Lake Levels
Lake Travis started the year at 43.9% full, and Lake Buchanan at 61.4%. Monthly tables show how each lake’s fullness has fluctuated throughout the year.
| Lake | Fullness |
|---|---|
| Lake Travis | 43.9% |
| Lake Buchanan | 61.4% |
Severe Weather
Central Texas is no stranger to severe weather. The hub tracks the number of warnings issued across the 15-county KXAN viewing area in 2025, giving residents a real-time sense of risk.
More Weather Data
Additional datasets include:
- Temperatures: Austin’s heat and cold records
- Precipitation: Austin’s rain and snow records
- Monthly weather records for Austin
- 2024 weather data
- 2023 weather data
Key Takeaways
- Austin’s record high reached 109° in 2024.
- The city recorded 32 triple-digit heat days, far below the 2011 record of 90.
- Camp Mabry’s 2024 rainfall totaled 28.25″, while the airport received 30.24″.
The KXAN Data Hub provides a clear, data-driven view of Austin’s climate, helping residents plan for the extremes ahead.
