By Contributing Writer
The city of
Austin is located in Texas and serves as the state capital. The population of Austin was 1.6 million in 2007. Whites make up 51 percent of the population followed by Hispanics at 30.5 percent and African-Americans at 10 percent.
Precipitation
Rain in Austin is evenly distributed throughout the seasons. The average rainfall in Austin is 31.35 inches.
Climate
Austin climate is classified as humid subtropical. Summers are humid and winters are mild.
Winter
The lowest winter average in January is 37.3 degrees. 0.8 inches is Austin's average snowfall per year.
Summer
Summers in Austin can be very hot, with humidity levels averaging 67 percent. 82.8 percent is the average temperature in July.
Wind
The wind in Austin is far from windy. The average wind speed is 7.9 miles per hour.
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