06.09.2023

Today’s Forecast

97º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:28 a.m. | Sunset 8:32 p.m.

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How hot will it be in Austin this summer?

The Austin skyline in the distance, with Lady Bird Lake and the boardwalk in the foreground stretching toward it.

Get ready for a hot summer, Austin. | Photo by ATXtoday

With the first 100º day of the year perilously close (remember to hydrate and put on sunscreen, everybody), now might be a good time to go over the forecast for the season.

Between the building El Niño phenomenon and an earlier-than-average triple-digit day, here’s what to expect this summer in Austin.

First off — 100º already?

The forecast currently calls for a high of 100º on Monday, June 12. Although it might not seem like it due to recent summers, this is actually earlier than average for ATX.

Average first 100º day: July 9
Earliest recorded first 100º day: May 4, 1984
First 100º day in 2022: May 21

So, will it be hot or not?

As much as we like to talk about it, the first triple-digit day is just one of several factors that determine the seasonal outlook.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a hotter-than-average summer for the southern US. The Central Texas region has a 50-60% chance of warmer temperatures through August, with normal rain conditions.

A graph from NOAA showing that Texas is expected to see above-average heat this summer. — NOAA climatologists predict a hotter-than-average summer in Austin this year.
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Graphic via NOAA

But, you might be wondering, what about El Niño? You’d be right to ask.

El Niño is a natural climate pattern based on cyclical trade winds and warm water in the Pacific Ocean. During El Niño — which takes place every 3-5 years and lasts roughly one year — wetter, cooler weather often sweeps through the southern US.

As of yesterday, El Niño conditions are present, but the pattern is still developing. Austinites might not see most of its cooling effects until winter.

That said, even with hotter-than-average temperatures, this summer will probably not bring record-breaking heat like last year. The hottest summers in Texas almost always take place during La Niña, El Niño’s opposite twin.

Long story short: It’ll be hot this summer, but we’ll make it through.

Asked

How many 100º days do you think we’ll see in Austin this year?

We’re running a little competition to see which of our readers can get the closest to predicting the number of triple-digit days recorded in ATX in 2023. For context, here are a few statistics* to get you started:

Most 100º days recorded in one year: 90, in 2011
100º days recorded in 2022: 68 (The third-highest year ever for 100º days recorded)
100º days recorded in 2021: 12 (The fewest number of recorded 100º days since 2007)

*All data was recorded at Camp Mabry.

Make your guess

Events

Friday, June 9

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival | Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 | 7-11 p.m. | AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin | $12-$125 | Celebrate the 25th annual Cine Las Americas fest with indie movies.
Hyperreal Film Club Presents: “School Daze” | Friday, June 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Stateside at the Paramount, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $11 | This college film is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals | Friday, June 9 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $62-$130 | The band’s well-known Americana sound has inspired artists like Wilco and the Avett Brothers.

Saturday, June 10

Woodland Faerie Trail: Fae Fest | Saturday, June 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Free | Come dressed in your faerie best, make your own faerie wings, and learn about botanical folklore.
Trailblazers in the 1800s Army | Saturday, June 10 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., Austin | Free with admission | This exhibit about 1800s African American troops is part of the farm’s Juneteenth History Day education.

Sunday, June 11

Barton Hills Choir | Sunday, June 11 | 4 p.m. | 3TEN at ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $20 | This choir of local youth specializes in covering classic rock, like the Grateful Dead and The Beatles.

Monday, June 12

Stay Black and Live: Austin Citywide Juneteenth Festival | Monday, June 12-Monday, June 19 | Times vary | George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St., Austin | Free | Get ready for a week’s worth of festivities, including performances by Granny Award winners, cultural conversations, a cookout, and parade.

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Seasonal

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A spread of grilled meats and sides on a table

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News Notes

Announced

“Top Chef” star and former Eberly chef Jo Chan will open a French restaurant called Bureau de Poste at the new Tiny Grocer location in Hyde Park. Both will open in late summer, and the restaurant will serve dinner and weekend brunch. (Austin American-Statesman)

Austinite

Thai Lee, CEO of SHI International and Austin resident, ranked No. 5 on Forbes’ list of richest self-made women in America. Lee, who has an estimated net worth of ~$4.8 billion, joined seven other local women on the list. (Forbes + Austin American-Statesman)

Coming Soon

Truluck’s new Downtown location at 300 Colorado St. will officially open on Friday, June 16. The two-level space has a patio with skyline views, two bars, and a mezzanine dining room. Make a reservation online.

Sports

The $28 million Bee Creek Sports Complex opened to the public yesterday at 4440 Bee Creek Rd. The new facility has five turf fields — for a range of sports, including soccer, baseball, and lacrosse — a playground, and a team meeting facility. (KXAN)

Edu

Austin Community College plans to launch an eight-week business administration associate degree program this fall. The program will be offered at the school’s Northridge Campus and aims to help students achieve a degree in a faster time frame. (Austin American-Statesman)

Travel

For the first time in 14 months, April traffic at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport did not break any records. The airport saw more than 1.8 million travelers in April, down by 1.2% compared to the same month last year.

Ranked

Austin ranked as the No. 9 best city for birdwatching in the US in a recent LawnLove list. The Capital City scored highly for its popularity and access to birdwatching spots, like the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory.

Holiday

Reminder: Father’s Day is a little over a week away. Give Dad a listening upgrade with the second generation AirPods Pro. Or help ease muscle soreness with the Theragun Mini 2.0. Plus, this portable neck fan will make everyone laugh — but catch Dad using it the very next day.*

Finance

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Don’t make these seven mistakes when hiring a financial advisor. | Photo by SmartAsset

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But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your retirement and investments.

Check out these seven secrets comfortable retirees know about hiring one, so you can optimize your savings and get back to the balance that matters most — explore, relax, or both?*

See all 7 secrets

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

I just found out Austin has a brand new public bike polo court.

What is bike polo, you ask? I didn’t know either, so I did some research. The sport was invented by Irish racer and journalist Richard Mecredy in the 1890s, and apparently, it’s now growing in popularity in the US.

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