SAN ANTONIO — After a June that saw an average high of 96.7 – more than four degrees higher than the historical average – San Antonio families can expect more toasty weather for July Fourth festivities this week.
100-degree weather, to be exact. That's how high the mercury is expected to go Thursday in the Alamo City, continuing a trend where we've alternated highs in the 100s and 90s every year going back to 2016.
The Fourth of July heat record for San Antonio? That came in 2009, when residents braved 103-degree heat to celebrate the nation's independence. We've reached 100 degrees on Independence Day four times since then.
Read on for more on how the weather is shaping up in the Alamo City this week leading up to July Fourth and beyond. Spoiler: We aren't expected to see any rain until at least Saturday, when Hurricane Beryl begins to near the Lone Star State.
July Fourth: High of 100, low of 78. The hot conditions won't let up for the holiday; feels-like temperatures could get as high as 108. Make sure to pack that sunscreen, wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothes, and hydrate frequently between hot dogs and bites of apple pie. Expect moderate wind gusts of up to 20 mph throughout the day. As for nighttime weather during fireworks, it's expected to be in the low-90s downtown from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., and in the upper-80s for Hill Country communities.
Friday: High of 100, low of 77. The day after Independence Day won't bring much relief either, with weaker wind gusts and triple-digit highs expected once again.
Saturday: High of 99, low of 78... and, finally, a shot at rain. There's currently a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Alamo City, most likely in the afternoon. Wind gusts will top out at 10 mph.
Sunday: High of 96, low of 78. Rain chances stick around for the weekend and will continue through the start of next week, remaining at 20% before potentially rising to 50% on Monday and Tuesday depending on the effects of Beryl.
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