University of Texas in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), University of Texas sees average daytime highs around 80°F and overnight lows near 60°F, with 9.2 in of rain over about 22 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 92°F in early September to 66°F by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is University of Texas's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see University of Texas's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 80°F
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 60°F
- Rainfall
- 9.2 in
- 22 wet days
- Avg wind
- 7 mph
- Travel score
- 6.2
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in University of Texas in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 92°F in early September to 66°F by late November.
A typical fall day in University of Texas reaches about 80°F and drops to 60°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in University of Texas
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 20 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in fall is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
University of Texas weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61° / 42° | 2.4 | 7.1 | 10.3 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 65° / 45° | 2.4 | 7.4 | 10.9 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 72° / 52° | 2.9 | 9 | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 79° / 59° | 3.3 | 8.7 | 12.7 | 7.0 |
| May | 85° / 67° | 4.6 | 10.8 | 13.5 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 91° / 73° | 3.0 | 9.2 | 13.9 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 95° / 75° | 1.6 | 5.7 | 13.8 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 95° / 75° | 2.3 | 5.6 | 13.1 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 89° / 70° | 3.0 | 8 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 81° / 60° | 3.3 | 7.2 | 11.3 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 70° / 50° | 2.9 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 62° / 43° | 2.8 | 7.4 | 10.1 | 5.8 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
University of Texas gets around 9.2 in of rain over 22 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 7 mph across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min in early September to 10 h 12 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 4.1 kWh/m².
Is fall a good time to visit University of Texas?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a reasonable time to visit University of Texas for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for University of Texas in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, University of Texas sees daytime highs around 80°F and nights near 60°F. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in University of Texas in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in University of Texas peaks around July 24 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in University of Texas in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in University of Texas is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is University of Texas?
University of Texas sits at 30.3°N, 97.7°W, 600 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Austin, 1.2 mi away.
Topography around University of Texas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of University of Texas.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around University of Texas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 253 ft around an average of 568 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 735 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,647 ft.
The land around University of Texas is covered by artificial surfaces (58%) and trees (35%) within 2 miles, trees (51%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 10 miles, and trees (44%) and grassland (44%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for University of Texas (30.286°, -97.7389°, elevation 600 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.