Waco, Texas Weather
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Waco weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Light Showers13%0.12″88°66°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast22%—81°70°-7°
- FridayJun 5Drizzle50%—85°71°+4°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast57%—91°72°+6°
- SundayJun 7Overcast50%—94°73°+3°
- MondayJun 8Drizzle13%—96°71°+2°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast11%—94°71°-2°
Ozone at AQI 70 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Levels should ease through evening.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 70 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 70
- UV peak
- 5.4 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 70
PM × Wind × Precip
PM scrubbed by 2 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 11.5 µg/m³, PM10 to 14.6 µg/m³.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.79
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 2h in last 6h
- Pattern
- washed out
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 3:53 AM
- Moonset
- 1:56 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Waco at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Waco
SPC has placed Waco in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August brings Waco's peak heat at roughly 85°F mean temperature, while January delivers the year's coldest conditions at around 47°F. May typically produces the most rainfall at 4.4 inches, contrasting with July's drier 1.9 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| February | 51° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| March | 58° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| April | 65° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| May | 74° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 3.6″ | 4 |
| July | 85° | 1.9″ | 3 |
| August | 85° | 2.4″ | 3 |
| September | 78° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| October | 68° | 4.3″ | 4 |
| November | 57° | 2.9″ | 4 |
| December | 49° | 2.8″ | 5 |
Regional context
Waco falls within a humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the flowering peak of native yaupon holly trees throughout central Texas.
Painted bunting males arrive from their wintering grounds and establish territories during April and early May.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Waco?
- Waco's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-March, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Waco?
- May ranks as the wettest month with about 4.4 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's roughly 38 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Waco?
- August typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Waco?
- January usually delivers the coldest weather, averaging about 47°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Waco?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Waco get?
- Waco experiences about 51 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Waco?
- Waco's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Waco, Texas experiences a humid subtropical climate. January temperatures hover near 47°F while July averages 85°F, creating a 38°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Waco receives about 38 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 51 rainy days.
Location at 31.6°N latitude, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation combine to determine what grows here, when frost threatens, and how daily weather patterns unfold.