Austin Weather is characterized by humid subtropical conditions, hot summers, and mild winters. Due to its location in south central Texas, where the Colorado River crosses the Balcones Escarpment, separating the Texas Hill Country from the black-land plains to the east, Austin experiences customary southerly winds and on average receives 300 days of sunshine each year. If however you are planning on visiting the city during winter, make sure to pack some warm clothes as Austin Weather is not avert to the occasional turn for the worst.
Although Austin Weather is hot and sunny, thanks the impact of the Colorado River that flows through the heart of the city, creating a sequence of gleaming lakes that stretch for more than 100 miles, Austin is not a barren region.
The majority of precipitation falls in late spring and early fall. On average, Austin collects 33.6 inches 853.4 mm of rainfall annually. Although the taste of Texas is located in the infamous tornado alley, Austin, its capital city, is rarely affected. Springtime however unleashes the ruthless thunderstorms that occasionally take place, usually followed by intense winds and hail, leaving behind severe damages.
Summers in Austin are hot and clammy, with temperatures reaching 34–36 °C during the months of July and August. For roughly 109 days annually mercury rises to and often exceeds 32.2 °C. On the odd occasion though, temperatures in Austin can reach sizzling points, hovering between 37.8 °C and 44.4 °C, giving ample opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, both sports being very popular amongst locals and visitors alike.
Winter weather in Austin is characterized by mild and fairly dry days. On average temperatures stay at 7.2 °C for approximately 88 days, while for 24 days per year, conditions take a turn for the worst, forcing mercury to plummet to bellow freezing point. Despite the occasionally severe nature of Austin Weather during the winter season, snow enthusiasts will be disappointed. Snowfall is rare and when it does descend it seldom stays on the ground for more than a day or two. As a matter of fact, Austin may experience quite a few winters in succession with no significant amount of snowfall. Approximately biannually the city may possibly suffer an ice storm that freezes roads over for anything between 24 to 48 hours affecting the daily coming and going of the locals.
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