At a Glance
- Austin hits 86°F, breaking the 2016 record of 84°F.
- A warm weekend with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
- A strong cold front arrives Monday, bringing gusts > 30 mph and sub-freezing wind chills.
Warmest December yet, Austin’s Camp Mabry recorded 86°F on Friday, eclipsing the previous daily record set in 2016. The heat will carry into a sunny weekend before a sharp cold front rolls in Monday morning.
Weekend Weather
Morning clouds clear to sunshine on Saturday and Sunday, with highs nudging the upper 70s and low 80s. Saturday’s temperatures flirt with the 2024 record of 82°F. Sunday may keep clouds longer, but the second half of the day will brighten and stay warm.
- Saturday: highs in the upper 70s-low 80s, possible 82°F.
- Sunday: clouds linger early, then clear for a warm afternoon.
- Overall: a very warm final weekend of 2025.
Monday Cold Front
A strong cold front moves in between 10 a.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Monday, bringing colder air and a 30% chance of scattered showers at night. Midnight temperatures drop to the upper 60s or low 70s, then fall to the 30s and 40s through the day, staying below 50°F. Wind gusts exceed 30 mph, creating sub-freezing wind chills, and the day will be windy, cold, mostly cloudy, and dry with only a 10% chance of rain.
Key Takeaways
- Austin set a December heat record at 86°F.
- The weekend will stay warm with highs near the 80s.
- Monday’s front will bring cold air, gusty winds, and a freeze.
Stay tuned for updates as the cold front approaches and temperatures drop into the 30s.
