Austin Forecast Calls for Sunny Skies, Highs in Mid-90s Through Weekend

Clear skies and seasonably warm conditions will dominate Austin’s weather this week, with daytime highs holding in the mid-90s and overnight lows in the upper 60s, the National Weather Service reported.

The sky in Texas is familiar to us as the week starts. Today will be sunny, with a high temperature of nearly 96. It will be mostly clear at night, with the temperature dropping to around 69 degrees. The winds will stay calm, which will not help much with the heat during the day.

The trend is expected to remain unchanged on Thursday, according to the forecast. The sun is going to stay out all day, which will bring afternoon highs back up to around 96. A light northeast wind of up to 5 mph may move the air, but at night, it will remain at the same temperature as the previous evening.

The pattern will last until Friday, when Austinites can expect sunny skies again. The heat will stay the same across the region, but temperatures should cool down a bit into the lower 90s. Forecasters say that Friday night will only be a small break from the heat of the day, with lows around 69 degrees.

The National Weather Service says that things will stay the same over the weekend. 

On Saturday and Sunday, highs will be in the low 90s, and the sky will stay clear. Unfortunately, the weather trends in the area will not change much because there are no storms or fronts expected to break the cycle of sun and heat.

Early October typically marks the beginning of a break from the hottest parts of summer in Central Texas. Austin's high temperatures during this time of year usually range from the upper 80s to the lower 90s, with readings in the 90s being common. This week's prediction shows that mix of seasons: it will still be hot during the day, but the nights will be a bit cooler.

The sun's intensity makes daytime activities difficult, but clear skies and calm winds allow for nighttime outdoor fun. Officials recommend drinking plenty of water and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun in the afternoon, when UV levels and temperatures are highest.

Longer-term predictions indicate that Austin may not receive significant relief until later in October. That is when stronger cold fronts usually start to move through Central Texas. For now, people living there can expect the weather to stay the same: bright, hot days and mild, clear nights.