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Austin's Climate
Austin's temperate climate is well-suited to year round outdoor activites. Snow in winter is extremely rare and temperatures rarely dip below freezing. Spring and Fall are mild and pleasant. Summers are warm and perfect for the abundance of swimming activities that are available in the Austin area.
Average conditions are reprinted below (source )
| Month | High (ºF) | Low (ºF) | Average Rainfall (inches) |
| January | 60.3 | 40.0 | 1.89 |
| February | 65.1 | 44.0 | 1.99 |
| March | 72.5 | 50.9 | 2.14 |
| April | 78.9 | 57.6 | 2.51 |
| May | 84.8 | 65.4 | 5.03 |
| June | 90.9 | 71.1 | 3.81 |
| July | 95.0 | 73.4 | 1.97 |
| August | 95.6 | 73.3 | 2.31 |
| September | 90.1 | 68.8 | 2.91 |
| October | 81.4 | 59.8 | 3.97 |
| November | 70.1 | 49.3 | 2.68 |
| December | 62.3 | 41.9 | 2.44 |