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Balcones Heights, Texas Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Balcones Heights weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Balcones Heights, TX
Sunday, July 5 at 4:32 AM
77
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
85°
Humidity
87%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
1:39 AM
Sunset
3:37 PM
Balcones Heights, TX
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastBalcones Heights, TX: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 77 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 77°H 97°
Balcones Heights, TX
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    —
    —
    97°77°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Drizzle
    —
    0.02″
    94°76°-3°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    98°76°+4°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    —
    —
    98°75°0°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Clear
    —
    —
    100°75°+2°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Mostly Clear
    —
    —
    100°73°0°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    29%
    —
    94°75°-6°
Balcones Heights, TX
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°72°87°102°12a6a12p6pnow 77°high 97°low 77°
Balcones Heights, TX
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SE
146° · backing 31°
Direction
SE
146°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
11
mph
Peak 24h
24
avg 7
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 7 · pk 24 @ 11:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 262SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 31° from the se.
Balcones Heights, TX
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
984.5
+0.3 mb in 3h · steady · 29.07 inHg
Now
984.5
mb
3h
+0.3
mb
12h
+0.2
mb
24h
0.0
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 982–987
9759809859909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW986.5982.3984.7
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Balcones Heights, TX
Air quality
22
AQI
Good
↓-10 in 6h

AQI 22 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 10 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 5.7 µg/m³ (AQI 32) with a 0.73 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
5.7μg/m³
PM 10Good
8μg/m³
NO₂Good
6μg/m³
OzoneGood
29μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 5.7 µg/m³ (AQI 32) with a 0.73 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.73
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

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).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³330
Balcones Heights, TX
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
56%
PARTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
30.8mi
UNLIMITED
89 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
09:32 UTC · Balcones Heights, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
09:32 UTC · Balcones Heights, TX · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Balcones Heights, TX
Satellite · infrared · animated
Balcones Heights, TX
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Balcones Heights, TX
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:13 AM
Sunrise
1:39 AM
Daylight
13h 58m
Sunset
3:37 PM
Civil dusk
9:06 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Balcones Heights, TX
The moon
Waning Gibbous
74% illuminated
Moonrise
11:47 PM
Moonset
11:51 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Balcones Heights, TX
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Balcones Heights at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: February 12 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — Balcones Heights

  1. Sun97°77°1%
  2. Mon94°76°9%
  3. Tue98°76°5%
  4. Wed98°75°0%
  5. Thu100°75°1%
  6. Fri100°73°5%
  7. Sat94°75°29%
  8. Sun95°74°18%
  9. Mon99°75°14%
  10. Tue96°76°8%
  11. Wed101°75°6%
  12. Thu100°75°9%
  13. Fri100°75°13%
  14. Sat89°75°16%
  15. Sun78°73°13%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, 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 — Balcones Heights

SPC includes Balcones Heights in the general thunderstorm area tomorrow — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYNONENo severe risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

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.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
Februarylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Apriltomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
June—lettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

The year in Balcones Heights tops out in August (~85°F) and dips lowest in January (~52°F), with May wettest at 3.6 inches and July driest at 1.6 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January52°2.3″12
February55°2.1″13
March62°2.4″16
April69°3.5″17
May76°3.6″21
June82°2.5″15
July85°1.6″11
August85°1.8″12
September80°2.4″13
October72°2.6″12
November61°2.4″14
December53°2.0″13

Regional context

Balcones Heights's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 52°F Januarys with 85°F Julys — a 33°F swing. About 29.3 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 169 days a year.

Balcones Heights's precipitation spreads evenly: May peaks at 3.6 inches on 21.2 wet days, while July holds 1.6 inches over 10.6 — no month dominates Balcones Heights's rain calendar. That even rhythm groups Balcones Heights with places like San Antonio, TX, Castle Hills, TX and Leon Valley, TX.

Freezes are uncommon in Balcones Heights, where the coldest month averages 52°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in August (about 85°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Balcones Heights's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than Balcones Heights's inland parcels.

Similar climates: San Antonio, TX, Castle Hills, TX, Leon Valley, TX, Olmos Park, TX, Alamo Heights, TX.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Balcones Heights?
Frost typically leaves Balcones Heights by mid-February and returns to Balcones Heights near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Balcones Heights?
May is the wettest month in Balcones Heights, about 3.6 inches on average; the year totals roughly 29 inches.
What is the warmest month in Balcones Heights?
On average August tops the year in Balcones Heights at about 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Balcones Heights?
The coldest stretch in Balcones Heights falls in January, around 52°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Balcones Heights?
In Balcones Heights, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-February; Balcones Heights's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does Balcones Heights get?
Expect roughly 169 wet days a year in Balcones Heights.
What hardiness zone is Balcones Heights?
With January around 52°F, Balcones Heights's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Balcones Heights's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Balcones Heights?
Balcones Heights's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Balcones Heights?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Balcones Heights in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Balcones Heights?
Current conditions for Balcones Heights and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Balcones Heights forecast updated?
The Balcones Heights forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balcones Heights?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Balcones Heights are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Balcones Heights?
The next few days in Balcones Heights's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The humid subtropical climate of Balcones Heights, Texas carries typical Januarys near 52°F and Julys around 85°F — 33°F of seasonal travel.

Balcones Heights sees close to 29 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 169 wet days.

From 29.5°N, Balcones Heights sees a 33°F seasonal swing that governs Balcones Heights's planting and frost windows.

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ZIP codes in Balcones Heights

  • 78201
  • 78213

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.