As the world keeps turning, Austin's weather plays its steady hand. Temperatures in the state's capital are mild and poised to stay that way through the holidays. With the mercury hovering around the 60s and 70s, Austinites are in for a comfortable end to December.
Top 10 weather day tomorrow with abundant sunshine and highs right around 70, slightly warmer out west. It's a perfect day to get outside. #txwx pic.twitter.com/mZznWLDIvI
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) December 20, 2024
Current conditions show a pleasant 62°F with 41% humidity. The wind is light at 7 mph, so your hair won’t be affected. True to Texas, the sky is clear, offering full sun. Locals can ditch their winter coats with a high of 67 today. Tonight, temperatures will dip to around 35°F, with calm winds for a peaceful evening, as reported by the National Weather Service. Moving into the weekend, the skies remain clear as the temperature peaking at 63 on Saturday and just a few degrees higher at 67 on Sunday. The pattern of calm wind persists, becoming south southeast around 5 mph by Sunday afternoon.
Monday's forecast is telling a slightly warmer tale, with a high near 77, though you might feel a breeze. The south wind is ticking up to 10 mph—gusting at 20 mph at times. The night will remain mostly cloudy, bringing with it a low around 62. With regards to the week ahead, showers and thunderstorms might join the party with a 50 percent chance after noon on Tuesday and a lesser 30 percent chance that night before the storm clouds part to reveal a partly clear sky.
For Christmas Day, you’re in luck with mostly sunny skies and a high near 72. The evening stays partly cloudy with a low around 53, according to the NWS. If you're continuing celebrations into Thursday, be prepared for a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, though it will remain mostly sunny with a high near 75.
