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This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by KXAN-NBC and curated for The Austin readers.

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How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Christopher Adams, KXAN-NBC · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times.

Why this matters in The Austin

Austin's propensity for triple-digit temperatures has significant implications for the city's parks and outdoor recreational spaces. As the city's official temperature records show, reaching 100° is a frequent occurrence, with over 2,000 instances since 1898. This heat can take a toll on the vegetation and infrastructure within these parks, necessitating careful maintenance and planning from the Austin Independent School District and local government. The fact that Austin is surrounded by the greater Austin metro area, which shares similar Gulf hurricane and flooding risks, also means that the city's parks must be designed with resilience and adaptability in mind. As the city continues to grow and develop, it will be crucial to prioritize the creation and maintenance of green spaces that can withstand the extreme heat and weather events that are characteristic of the region.

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Category: parks · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: KXAN-NBC · Reading time: 1 min

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How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade

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