Travis County Climate
Travis County, Texas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
68.2°F
Annual Precip
36.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Extreme Heat Days
120
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
9a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
7,001
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Travis County
Climate Verdict
Travis County has a warm, averaging 68.2°F year-round, moderate rainfall of 36.3 inches per year, extreme heat exposure with 120.47500000000001 days per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 0.2 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 49.8°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 84.6°F. The 35°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change. January is typically the coldest month and August the warmest.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Travis County closely matches the Texas statewide average temperature of 65.5°F, it is somewhat wetter than average for Texas, the county experiences 15.633126617324194 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Travis County Weather
Travis County’s Urban Heat
Travis County averages 68.2°F annually, making it one of the warmer metropolitan areas in the country. This temperature sits roughly 13 degrees above the national median.
Warmer Than the Texas Average
Travis County is hotter than the state average, recording 68.2°F compared to Texas’s 65.5°F. It receives 36.3 inches of rain, which is slightly above the state mean of 31.9 inches.
The Heat Peak of the Hill Country
With 120 extreme heat days, Travis County is often hotter than its higher-elevation neighbors to the west. It marks the transition from the humid coastal plains to the rocky Hill Country.
Endless Summers and Mild Winters
Summer dominates the calendar with 120 days over 90°F and a July average of 84.6°F. Winters are very mild, averaging 51.8°F with almost no measurable snow.
Maximize Cooling Efficiency
Energy audits and high-performance cooling are vital for the 120 days of extreme heat. Since snow is rare at 0.2 inches, focus your budget on sun protection and water-wise landscaping.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.