Austin, Texas — Central and south-central Texas will continue a stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather through Christmas Eve, according to the National Weather Service office in Austin-San Antonio. High temperatures on Wednesday are expected to reach the upper 70s, with most locations in the region topping out between 77° and 79°.
Forecasters say the warm pattern will persist into the weekend and early next week. Highs Thursday through Tuesday are expected to range from 78° to 81°, running more than 10° above average for mid-December. Overnight lows will stay mild as well, generally in the mid-40s to upper 50s, with Austin forecast to drop to around 51° to 56° each night.
Despite the warmth, no rainfall is expected through at least Dec. 24. The extended dry period follows a pattern of stable, quiet weather across much of Texas, supported by a weak upper-level ridge that continues to limit cloud development and storm activity.
Forecasters note that Friday will be only slightly closer to seasonal norms, with highs closer to 76° to 79°, but the warm trend quickly resumes into the weekend. Cities including San Marcos, New Braunfels, Georgetown, and La Grange are all forecast to see highs near 79° to 81° heading into early next week.
The unusually warm temperatures may contribute to increased holiday travel comfort, though the lack of rain also prolongs ongoing dry conditions across parts of the region. Fire weather concerns remain low due to light winds and moderate humidity, but officials recommend residents stay aware as vegetation continues drying out.
With stable weather dominating the forecast, the National Weather Service says Austin and surrounding communities can expect a warm, dry lead-up to Christmas Eve—one that more closely resembles early autumn than mid-December.
