Weather and climate in Waco (Texas)

The climate of Waco is subtropical, with quite mild winters and very hot, muggy summers.
The city is located in east-central Texas, in McLennan County, roughly halfway between Dallas and Austin.
Winter from December to February, is mild, with many sunny days. There can be warm days even in the middle of winter, during which the temperature can reach or exceed 25 °C (77 °F).
However, from November to March it can get cold at night, and the temperature can drop below freezing. Occasionally, there may be real cold waves, which last a few days, during which the temperature can drop to -10 °C (14 °F) or below. The record is -21.5 °C (-6.5 °F), set in January 1949. More recently, the temperature reached -20 °C (-4 °F) in December 1989 and -18.5 °C (-1.5 °F) in February 2021.
Sometimes the dangerous phenomenon of freezing rain can occur.
Snow in Waco is quite rare. On average, a few centimeters (1 in = 2.54 cm) of snow fall per year. In February 2021, 11 cm (4.5 in) of snow fell and the temperature remained around freezing or below for 9 days in a row.
In summer, from June to September, the combination of high temperature and humidity makes the heat very unpleasant. On the hottest days, it can reach and exceed 40 °C (104 °F). The record is 45.5 °C (114 °F), set in July 2018.
From time to time, the city can be reached by the remnants of a hurricane, coming from the Gulf of Mexico or the Pacific. In general, hurricanes weaken when they penetrate inland, however, they can still bring abundant rains. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October, with a peak in September.
Waco is located in the "tornado alley", so tornadoes can occasionally occur in the April-June period (and more rarely in autumn).
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 8.6 °C (47.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 925 millimeters (36.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (July) to 115 mm (4.5 in) in the wettest (May). Here is the average precipitation.

Best Time

To visit Waco, you can choose spring and autumn (in particular, from mid-March to mid-April and from mid-October to mid-November), to avoid the summer heat as well as the possible cold in winter.

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Waco - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.6 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.3 °C (8.1 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.9 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.5 °C (40.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.1 °C (12 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.9 °C (16 °F) in March 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in April 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F) in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.1 °C (34 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in May 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F) in June 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 41.7 °C (107.1 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) in July 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 45.6 °C (114.1 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) in September 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.9 °C (25 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F) in October 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -6.7 °C (19.9 °F) in November 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in November 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.5 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) and a maximum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -8.3 °C (17.1 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in December 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).