Friends raising champagne glasses with city lights and starry sky in background during New Year

Austin Weather: New Year’s Eve & Day Forecast & Record Extremes

At a Glance

  • Low 70s Wednesday afternoon, falling to 50s by evening, midnight upper 40s-low 50s under clear skies.
  • New Year’s Day highs reach the mid-70s with cloud cover but no rain.
  • Historical record extremes noted for New Year’s Eve and Day.
  • Why it matters: Clear skies and mild temperatures help plan celebrations safely.

Austin residents can look forward to a mostly clear and mild New Year’s celebration. The forecast predicts comfortable temperatures and dry conditions for both New Year’s Eve and Day.

New Year’s Eve Forecast

Wednesday’s afternoon will see temperatures rise into the low 70s before dropping to the 50s by evening. At midnight, temperatures will hover in the upper 40s-low 50s with a mainly clear and dry sky.

  • Afternoon: low 70s
  • Evening: 50s
  • Midnight: upper 40s-low 50s
Kristen stands outside in a winter coat, gazing at pink orange purple dusk sky with snowflakes and students classroom windows

New Year’s Day Forecast

The day after New Year’s Eve will be warm, with afternoon highs soaring into the mid-70s. A bit more cloud cover will be overhead, but no wet weather is expected.

Historical Extremes

The city has recorded extreme temperature variations on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, though specific records are not detailed here.

Time Temperature Sky
Afternoon low 70s Clear
Evening 50s Clear
Midnight upper 40s-low 50s Clear, dry
New Year’s Day Afternoon mid 70s Cloudy, dry

Key Takeaways

  • Mild temperatures and clear skies on New Year’s Eve.
  • Mid-70s highs and no rain on New Year’s Day.
  • Historical extremes highlight variability.

With clear skies and comfortable temperatures, Austin’s New Year’s celebrations should proceed without weather-related interruptions.

By Gavin U. StonebridgeNews Of Austin

Author

  • I’m Gavin U. Stonebridge, a Business & Economy journalist at News of Austin.

    Gavin U. Stonebridge covers municipal contracts, law enforcement oversight, and local government for News of Austin, focusing on how public money moves—and sometimes disappears. A Texas State journalism graduate, he’s known for investigative reporting that turns complex budgets and records into accountability stories.

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