Weather in Austin, Texas, United States in August
In an average August, Austin sees a daily high around 98°F and a low around 76°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 98°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 90°F to 105°F |
| Average low | 76°F |
| Typical low range | 72°F to 79°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
112°F
2024-08-21
Lowest
77°F
2017-08-27
Low
Highest
83°F
2023-08-22
Lowest
59°F
1986-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
150°F
2023-08-11
Lowest
77°F
2017-08-27
Humidity
Highest
23.4 g/m³
2021-08-18
Lowest
8.7 g/m³
2023-08-16
Wind
Highest
35 mph
2017-08-26
Lowest
4 mph
2016-08-13
Precip
Wettest
9.35 in
2017
Driest
0.07 in
2011
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