ABOUT AUSTIN: Weather & Austin Guide

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?

Summer:

Summers are hot... It begins in May where you will start to have some days with 80’F (26 Celsius). By July it stays very hot! Days are in the 90's (32 C) and nights are in the 80's or 70's (22 C). Sometimes it gets in the triple digits (40 Celsius). Sometimes you get a summer thunderstorm. This heat lasts through August and part of September. Then it starts to cool down again.

Fall:

Fall is very nice. The days are sunny and warm…You get some rain, but mostly it is wonderful weather.

Winter:

You will have weeks where it can freeze. Then you will have weeks where it will be in the 70's (22 C) for a couple of days. Generally the highs are in the 50's (10 C) and 60's (16) and 40's (4 C) or 50's at night. You will have rainy weeks, or lots of sunshine, but it rarely snows.

Spring:

Most people will agree that this is Austin's best season. Everything is really green and everyone is outside, running, biking, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors.  Starting in mid-March, days are sunny and warm...70's during the day and 60's at night... It can also rain from time to time.

Austin Guide:

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Austin Internet Sites	Web sites that give you information about Austin and its special places and activities
Austin Performing Arts	Ceramics/Studio Art; Dance; Music; Theater
Banking	Bank Locations; Questions to Ask; Writing Checks; Financial Terminology; Glossary; Credit Cards; Stolen or Lost Cards & Checks
Child Safety Seats	Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Children's Schools	Information and Contact Information for your Children's Education
Employment	Resume and Cover Letter, Job Search, Teaching in Texas, UT Employment, Work Authorization
Education	ESL, Degree & Non-Degree Programs, Correspondence and Distance Learning, Short-Term Study Options, Entrance and Other Examinations, Immigration Status, In-State Tuition Benefits, AISD Programs
Austin Events Calendar	Local Event Sites; World Calendars; Calendars for Kids; Ethnic and Nationality Groups; US Holidays
Food Shopping	Supermarkets; Specialty Stores; Farmers Markets; Organic/Natural Food
Furniture	Places to buy new & used furniture
Health Care	Going to a Hospital; After-Hours Care; Immunization Requirements for Children; Other Resources
Housing	See what the housing options are in the Austin area
IDs	Social Security Card; Texas ID; Texas Driver's License; UT/Staff Photo ID
Insurance	Health; Rental; Car; Glossary; Good Questions to Ask
International and Intercultural Organizations	On Campus; PALS; Off Campus; Calendar
Legal Issues	UT Legal Services; Lawyer Referral Service, Legal Aid of Central Texas; Law Talk; Mediation Clinics; Help with Landlord Problems; Austin Tenants' Council; Drinking and Driving; Zero Tolerance for Minors, Other Sanctions for Non-Driving Alcohol-Related Offenses; Shoplifting; Child Supervision; Seat Belt Safety
Mailing and Shipping	Mail; Shipping
Mental Health Care	Campus Resources; Community Resources, Web-Based Resources; Hotlines
Outdoor Activities	General Guides; Biking, Runing and Running Trails; Swimming Pools and Holes; Golfing; Camping and Fishing; Popular Destinations
Parking	Parking at The University of Texas
Restaurants & Bars	Listed by category
Safety	Emergenices; Hospitals; Self Defense; Safety Guidelines; Apartment Complex Safety
Shopping	Malls; Outlet Malls; Department Stores;Used-Item Stores; Flea Markets and Garage Sales; Electronic Stores; Consumer Rights
Telephones	Choosing Local and Long Distance Telephone Service; Questions to Ask; Calling Cards; Useful Numbers; Federal Communications Commission
Transportation	UT Shuttle Buses; Capital Metro; Taxis, Greyhound Buses; Bicycles; Cars, Carpools
University and Other Services	Recreational Sports; UT Libraries; Austin Libraries
Utilities	See what utilities companies are available & there contact information
Useful Tips	Lonely Planet; Bills & Coins; Telephone Sales
Volunteering	Find out where there are opportunities to volunteer in the Austin Community