Waco, TX Weather
Waco hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is about 13°F (7°C) below the typical August high of 97°F (36°C).
Current conditions in detail
Waco weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Waco looks overcast, with a high of 63° and an overnight low of 63°. Precipitation chance is modest at 29%. Winds top out near 25 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Waco 14-day forecast
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
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |