Waco, TX Weather

Texas, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 12:12
85°
Partly cloudy Feels like 90° · High 95° / Low 75°
Wind
16 mph
Humidity
70%
8 Very High
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Waco hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 95°F (35°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 97°F (36°C).

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8:34 PM
Sunset
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16%
4 AM
16%
5 AM
19%
6 AM
27%
6:36 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
42%
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22%
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19%
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
90°
Wind
16 mph
S · gusts 18 mph
Humidity
70%
Pressure
30.14 in
Visibility
9 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
8% chance today

Waco weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Waco looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 73°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).

High / Low
95° / 73°
Precipitation
6%
Sunrise / sunset
06:36 AM / 08:33 PM

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Waco 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 95° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Sunny
High 95° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Sunny
High 97° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Sunny
High 100° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Sunny
High 101° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Sunny
High 102° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Sunny
High 101° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Sunny
High 102° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Sunny
High 102° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Sunny
High 102° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Sunny
High 103° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Sunny
High 104° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Sunny
High 103° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Sunny
High 104° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 2%

About the weather in Waco

Waco has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 59°F (15°C) in January to around 97°F (36°C) in July, and the city records roughly 105 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Waco weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 97°F (36°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 59°F (15°C)
  • Record high: 111°F (44°C) · Record low: 7°F (-14°C) (2015–2024)
  • Wettest month: May (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.4 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters

Temperatures through the year

The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 97°F (36°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 59°F (15°C) and lows around 41°F (5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 111°F (44°C) and dropped as low as 7°F (-14°C).

Rain, sun and snow

May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.6 inches (168 mm) of rain over 14 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.4 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Waco is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Waco turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 95°F (35°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Waco is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Waco is mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.

Average temperatures in Waco by month

Monthly averages for Waco based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 59° 41° 7 2.6 in 7.4 h/day 65%
February 63° 44° 9 3.3 in 7.1 h/day 68%
March 72° 53° 10 3.7 in 8.1 h/day 67%
April 77° 58° 10 5.6 in 9.0 h/day 67%
May 84° 67° 14 6.6 in 9.6 h/day 73%
June 92° 74° 10 3.3 in 11.6 h/day 67%
July 97° 78° 6 1.8 in 12.4 h/day 57%
August 97° 78° 7 2.6 in 11.7 h/day 57%
September 90° 73° 7 2.4 in 10.5 h/day 61%
October 81° 62° 8 5.0 in 9.2 h/day 60%
November 69° 51° 9 3.3 in 7.3 h/day 68%
December 63° 46° 8 4.0 in 6.8 h/day 69%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Waco?
July is the hottest month in Waco, with average highs of 97°F (36°C) and overnight lows near 78°F (26°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 111°F (44°C).
What is the coldest month in Waco?
January is the coldest month, with highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and lows around 41°F (5°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 7°F (-14°C).
What is the rainiest month in Waco?
May is typically the wettest month, averaging 6.6 inches (168 mm) of precipitation across about 14 days. July is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Waco?
Snow is essentially absent in Waco - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Waco?
The best time to visit Waco is generally February to April and October to December, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 71°F (22°C).
How sunny is Waco?
Waco averages 9.2 hours of sunshine per day across the year. July is the sunniest month at about 12.4 hours of sun a day.
Is Waco humid?
Relative humidity in Waco averages about 65% over the year, which feels moderate. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.