Weather forecast for todayPalo Alto, TX

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:05 am CST

  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Showers in the Vicinity
Showers in the Vicinity
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphESE 120°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Dewpoint: 70°F
  • Pressure: 29.99"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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In Palo Alto, currently, nearby conditions include passing rain showers with brief breaks in between.
The temperature is a temperate 73.4°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 82.4°F for today.

Friday Oct 30, 2026

  • 82°F
  • 68°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 10mphESE 116°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:40 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:48 pm CDT
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On Friday, in Palo Alto, expect thunderstorm activity to continue.
The likelihood of precipitation for today is high. However, the rain will be light. The temperature is expected to vary between a moderately hot 82.4°F and an agreeable 68°F.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is calculated to be a blazing 87.8°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
The maximum temperature will align with October's usual high of 83.8°F.
Sunrise was at 7:40 am and sunset will be at 6:48 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 8min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 86°C.
Coldest hour: 2 am 73°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 2 pm 66%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 12 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 2mphSE 143°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 1 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 4mphSE 126°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 125°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 8mphESE 112°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphESE 106°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphESE 104°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphE 99°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:48 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphE 99°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphE 92°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphE 85°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphE 82°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphENE 77°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Palo Alto a combination of dull and storm-filled weather is expected.
Rain is expected from 12 pm to 3 pm. The most intense rain will be falling at 1 pm and 2 pm.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 71.6°F and a maximum of 82.4°F. The warmest part of the day is expected around 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will be close to October's average highest temperature of 83.8°F. The temperature low is forecasted to be also alike with the usual October value of 68.4°F.
Updated: Oct 30, 2026 @ 16:05:46 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (10:05 am CST) it is 73.4°F in Palo Alto.

On Friday, in Palo Alto, thunderstorms are possible with changing conditions.

With a probability of 67%, light precipitation of 0.16" is forecasted.

Today, the highest temperature will be 82.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 68°F. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 83.8°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 68.4°F.

On Friday, in Palo Alto, sunrise was at 7:40 am and sunset will be at 6:48 pm (CDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 8min.