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Austin Great Hills, TX Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Austin Great Hills, Texas has an average annual temperature of 67°F and a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent). Annual precipitation totals 37.1". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

67°F (20°C)

Avg High

79°F

Avg Low

56°F

Annual Precip

37.1"

Comfort Score

87/100

Excellent

Climate Comfort Score

87/100

Excellent

Avg Annual Temperature

67°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

37.1"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Austin Great Hills) 87.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Austin Great Hills area.

Warming context for Austin Great Hills

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Austin Great Hills captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 60°F (15°C) 38°F (3°C) 49°F (9°C)
February 65°F (19°C) 41°F (5°C) 53°F (12°C)
March 72°F (22°C) 48°F (9°C) 60°F (16°C)
April 79°F (26°C) 55°F (13°C) 67°F (19°C)
May 84°F (29°C) 64°F (18°C) 74°F (23°C)
June 92°F (34°C) 70°F (21°C) 81°F (27°C)
July 96°F (35°C) 73°F (23°C) 84°F (29°C)
August 96°F (36°C) 72°F (22°C) 84°F (29°C)
September 89°F (32°C) 67°F (19°C) 78°F (26°C)
October 80°F (27°C) 57°F (14°C) 69°F (20°C)
November 69°F (20°C) 47°F (8°C) 58°F (14°C)
December 61°F (16°C) 39°F (4°C) 50°F (10°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 2.6"

6.9 days with precipitation

February 2.0"

7.6 days with precipitation

March 3.0"

7.9 days with precipitation

April 2.3"

6.7 days with precipitation

May 4.1"

8.7 days with precipitation

June 4.4"

7.0 days with precipitation

July 2.8"

5.6 days with precipitation

August 2.3"

4.3 days with precipitation

September 3.4"

6.9 days with precipitation

October 4.6"

6.3 days with precipitation

November 2.8"

6.2 days with precipitation

December 2.8"

7.6 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 20

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

March 11

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

1,904

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

2,746

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

August

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Austin Great Hills, TX

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Austin Great Hills, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00410433, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Austin Great Hills receives roughly 37.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 11 and the first fall freeze near November 20. For energy use, 1,904 heating degree days and 2,746 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Austin Great Hills scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for August-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Austin Great Hills, TX?
The average annual temperature in Austin Great Hills, Texas is 67°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Austin Great Hills get?
Austin Great Hills receives 37.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Austin Great Hills?
Austin Great Hills has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Austin Great Hills?
Growing season data is not available for Austin Great Hills.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Austin Great Hills?
Austin Great Hills has 1,904 heating degree days and 2,746 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Austin Great Hills climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00410433. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00410433. For informational purposes only.

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