What is the weather in Waco, TX right now?

The latest observation from Waco, Waco Regional Airport was 70°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 7:25 PM CDT.

Will it rain in Waco, TX in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Waco, TX?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 76°F to 79°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Waco, TX today?

Sunrise is about 7:40 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:44 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Waco, TX?

At Waco Dam, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 80°F and the normal low is 57°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Waco, TX Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Waco, TX current weather

70°F

Clear

H -- / L 61°Feels like 70°

No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Waco, Waco Regional Airport (5.7 mi away), 10/26/2026, 7:25 PM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 6:06 PM

Now73°
9 PM69°
10 PM68°10%
11 PM66°10%
Tue12 AM65°10%
1 AM64°
2 AM65°
3 AM63°
4 AM62°
5 AM62°
6 AM62°
7 AM61°
8 AM62°
9 AM63°
10 AM69°
11 AM73°
12 PM75°
1 PM78°
2 PM80°
3 PM81°
4 PM81°
5 PM82°
6 PM80°
7 PM78°
8 PM76°
9 PM72°
10 PM70°
11 PM69°
Wed12 AM67°
1 AM66°
2 AM66°
3 AM65°
4 AM64°
5 AM63°
6 AM62°
7 AM62°
8 AM63°
9 AM64°
10 AM70°
11 AM73°
12 PM76°
1 PM80°
2 PM81°
3 PM82°
4 PM83°
5 PM81°
6 PM80°
7 PM79°

10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/2610% chance of precipitationLow 61°High
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly Cloudy
Tue10/27Low 62°High 82°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Wed10/28Low 65°High 83°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Thu10/2912% chance of precipitationLow 64°High 81°
Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Partly Sunny
Fri10/3048% chance of precipitationLow 62°High 75°
Friday: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Chance Rain Showers
Sat10/3127% chance of precipitationLow 64°High 79°
Saturday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Chance Rain Showers
Sun11/1Low 67°High 83°
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Partly Sunny
Mon11/215% chance of precipitationLow High 84°
Monday: A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend17% chance of precipitationLow 50°High 79°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of rain. High near 79°. Low that night near 50°. About 0.03 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend10% chance of precipitationLow 49°High 76°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 76°. Low that night near 49°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 31.553, -97.167 from the NWS FWD office, updated 10/26/2026, 6:06 PM CDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KACT (Waco Rgnl, 6 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 3:00 PM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now73°Mostly Cloudy1%0 mph
9 PM69°Mostly Cloudy1%5 mph
10 PM68°Mostly Cloudy10%5 mph
11 PM66°Mostly Cloudy10%5 mph
12 AM65°Mostly Cloudy10%5 mph
1 AM64°Mostly Cloudy5%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow73° 1% Sky 62%0g5
9 PM69° 1% Sky 65%5
10 PM68° 10% Sky 78%5
11 PM66° 10% Sky 87%5
Tue 10/2712 AM65° 10% Sky 81%5
1 AM64° 5% Sky 70%5
2 AM65° 5% Sky 73%5
3 AM63° 5% Sky 71%5
4 AM62° 6% Sky 52%5
5 AM62° 6% Sky 57%5
6 AM62° 6% Sky 60%5
7 AM61° 5% Sky 65%5
8 AM62° 5% Sky 68%0g6
9 AM63° 5% Sky 61%5
10 AM69° 4% Sky 57%5
11 AM73° 4% Sky 41%5g10
12 PM75° 4% Sky 39%5g13
1 PM78° 3% Sky 32%10
2 PM80° 3% Sky 36%10g15
3 PM81° 3% Sky 36%10g16
4 PM81° 2% Sky 32%10g16
5 PM82° 2% Sky 27%10g16
6 PM80° 2% Sky 17%5g14
7 PM78° 0% Sky 14%5g12
8 PM76° 0% Sky 17%5g12
9 PM72° 0% Sky 13%5g12
10 PM70° 0% Sky 7%5g12
11 PM69° 0% Sky 8%5g10
Wed 10/2812 AM67° 0% Sky 10%5
1 AM66° 0% Sky 11%5
2 AM66° 0% Sky 16%5
3 AM65° 0% Sky 18%5
4 AM64° 2% Sky 16%5
5 AM63° 2% Sky 18%5
6 AM62° 2% Sky 25%5
7 AM62° 4% Sky 25%5
8 AM63° 4% Sky 47%5
9 AM64° 4% Sky 43%5
10 AM70° 4% Sky 38%5g10
11 AM73° 4% Sky 36%5g13
12 PM76° 4% Sky 35%5g15
1 PM80° 4% Sky 33%10g16
2 PM81° 4% Sky 33%10g17
3 PM82° 4% Sky 34%10g17
4 PM83° 4% Sky 34%10g16
5 PM81° 4% Sky 37%5g15
6 PM80° 4% Sky 39%5g13
7 PM79° 0% Sky 42%5g12
8 PM77° 0% Sky 43%5g12
9 PM75° 0% Sky 44%5g12
10 PM73° 0% Sky 45%5g12
11 PM72° 0% Sky 45%5g12
Thu 10/2912 AM70° 0% Sky 44%5g12
1 AM69° 1% Sky 44%5g12
2 AM68° 1% Sky 47%5g10
3 AM67° 1% Sky 49%5g10
4 AM67° 1% Sky 51%5
5 AM66° 1% Sky 54%5
6 AM66° 1% Sky 57%5
7 AM65° 3% Sky 61%5
8 AM67° 3% Sky 61%5
9 AM68° 3% Sky 60%5
10 AM70° 3% Sky 60%5
11 AM73° 3% Sky 63%5g12
12 PM75° 3% Sky 65%5g13
1 PM78° 6% Sky 68%5g15
2 PM79° 6% Sky 70%10g16
3 PM79° 6% Sky 72%10g16
4 PM80° 6% Sky 74%10g16
5 PM79° 6% Sky 76%5g15
6 PM78° 6% Sky 78%5g13
7 PM77° 11% Sky 77%5g10
8 PM75° 11% Sky 77%5g10
9 PM73° 11% Sky 77%5
10 PM72° 11% Sky 77%5
11 PM71° 11% Sky 77%5
Fri 10/3012 AM70° 11% Sky 77%5
1 AM69° 12% Sky 83%5
2 AM68° 12% Sky 83%5
3 AM67° 12% Sky 83%5
4 AM66° 12% Sky 83%5
5 AM65° 12% Sky 83%5
6 AM65° 12% Sky 83%5
7 AM65° 48%0.01"Sky 83%5
8 AM65° 48%0.01"Sky 83%5
9 AM66° 48%0.01"Sky 83%5
10 AM67° 48%0.01"Sky 83%5g10
11 AM69° 48%0.01"Sky 83%5g13
12 PM70° 48%0.01"Sky 83%5g14
1 PM72° 38% Sky 80%5g16
2 PM73° 38% Sky 80%10g18
3 PM74° 38% Sky 80%10g20
4 PM74° 38% Sky 80%10g20
5 PM74° 38% Sky 80%10g18
6 PM73° 38% Sky 80%10g15
7 PM72° 25%0.01"Sky 72%5g13
8 PM71° 25%0.01"Sky 72%5g12
9 PM69° 25%0.01"Sky 72%5g10
10 PM68° 25%0.01"Sky 72%5
11 PM67° 25%0.01"Sky 72%5
Sat 10/3112 AM66° 25%0.01"Sky 72%5
1 AM65° 18% Sky 70%5
2 AM65° 18% Sky 70%5
3 AM64° 18% Sky 70%5
4 AM64° 18% Sky 70%5
5 AM63° 18% Sky 70%5
6 AM63° 18% Sky 70%5
7 AM63° 27% Sky 78%5
8 AM64° 27% Sky 78%5
9 AM66° 27% Sky 78%5
10 AM68° 27% Sky 78%5
11 AM71° 27% Sky 78%5
12 PM74° 27% Sky 78%5g12
1 PM76° 22% Sky 72%5g13
2 PM78° 22% Sky 72%5g14
3 PM79° 22% Sky 72%5g14
4 PM79° 22% Sky 72%5g13
5 PM78° 22% Sky 72%5g12
6 PM77° 22% Sky 72%5
7 PM75° 8% Sky 51%5
8 PM73° 8% Sky 51%5
9 PM72° 8% Sky 51%0g5
10 PM70° 8% Sky 51%0g5
11 PM69° 8% Sky 51%0g5
Sun 11/112 AM68° 8% Sky 51%0g5
1 AM67° 6% Sky 50%0g5
1 AM66° 6% Sky 50%0g5
2 AM65° 6% Sky 50%0g5
3 AM65° 6% Sky 50%0g5
4 AM65° 6% Sky 50%0g5
5 AM65° 6% Sky 50%5
6 AM66° 5% Sky 55%5
7 AM67° 5% Sky 55%5
8 AM69° 5% Sky 55%5
9 AM71° 5% Sky 55%5
10 AM74° 5% Sky 55%5g12
11 AM77° 5% Sky 55%5g14
12 PM80°Feels 83°6% Sky 48%5g15
1 PM82°Feels 86°6% Sky 48%5g15
2 PM83°Feels 87°6% Sky 48%5g15
3 PM83°Feels 87°6% Sky 48%5g14
4 PM82°Feels 85°6% Sky 48%5g13
5 PM81°Feels 84°6% Sky 48%5g10
6 PM79° 8% Sky 34%5
7 PM77° 8% Sky 34%5
8 PM75° 8% Sky 34%5
9 PM73° 8% Sky 34%5
10 PM71° 8% Sky 34%5
11 PM70° 8% Sky 34%5
Mon 11/212 AM69° 4% Sky 40%5g10
1 AM68° 4% Sky 40%5g12
2 AM68° 4% Sky 40%5g13
3 AM68° 4% Sky 40%5g14
4 AM67° 4% Sky 40%5g14
5 AM67° 4% Sky 40%10

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 6:06 PM CDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Texas hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

UV index today (Waco): 5Moderate

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

McLennan County, week of 10/20/2026

100% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Waco, TX right now?: The latest observation from Waco, Waco Regional Airport was 70°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 7:25 PM CDT.
Will it rain in Waco, TX in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Waco, TX?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 76°F to 79°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Waco, TX today?: Sunrise is about 7:40 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:44 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Waco, TX?: At Waco Dam, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 80°F and the normal low is 57°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:40 AM
Sunset: 6:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hr 5 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:15 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 7:09 PM
Moonrise: 6:50 PM
Moonset: 8:10 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 80°, low 57°, precipitation 4.30 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Waco Dam, 4 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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