Waco, TX Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Waco, a city in Mclennan County, Texas.
This Afternoon
98°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 98, with temperatures falling to around 96 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Waco
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 98°F | Sunny | 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Tonight | 73°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SSE | 0% |
| Saturday | 98°F | Sunny | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday | 99°F | Sunny | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph S | 23% |
| Monday | 97°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 23% |
| Monday Night | 74°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 15% |
| Tuesday | 97°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 13% |
| Tuesday Night | 73°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NE | 13% |
| Wednesday | 96°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 73°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph ENE | 2% |
| Thursday | 96°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph ENE | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph ENE | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Waco (31.558, -97.190). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Waco
Last spring frost
Mar 9
First fall frost
Nov 20
Growing season
256 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Waco: nearby ZIP 76710 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Texas frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Waco Dam, Tx (4.4 mi from Waco). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.