Moving from Los Angeles to Austin
A climate comparison of two homes: California to Texas. The dates below come from the nearest official weather station to each place.
Climate Match
Your last spring frost moves from December 31 to February 20, 314 days earlier.
Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX
The full comparison
| Measure | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | December 31 | February 20 | 314 days earlier |
| Frost-free season | 365 days | 291 days | 74 days shorter |
| Warmest month | 79F in August | 87F in August | 8F hotter |
| Coldest month | 56F in December | 52F in January | 4F colder |
Moving from Los Angeles to Austin reshapes the home year. The coldest month is 4F colder. Summers get 8F hotter. Your growing season is 74 days shorter. Plan on a new rhythm for the house and garden.
What changes about the house
- Coldest month: it is colder at the destination. Check local heating needs and winterize before the cold season.
- Cooling: hotter peaks make air conditioning or shading more important. Check attic insulation and window sealing so the house does not trap heat.
- Garden: frost-free season length and last-frost timing point in different directions. Compare both measures before choosing crops or planting dates.
Season by season
Spring starts earlier
Your last spring frost moves from December 31 to February 20, 314 days earlier. Start planting and outdoor prep sooner.
Summers run hotter
The warmest month goes from 79F in August to 87F in August. Air conditioning, shading, and cooling-load planning matter more.
Winter measure suggests harsher
Winter coldest month goes from 56F in December to 52F in January. This measure points to a colder season; check local heating and winter-maintenance needs.
Tools for both places
Moving from Los Angeles to Austin, answered
What is the biggest climate change from Los Angeles to Austin?
Your last spring frost moves from December 31 to February 20, 314 days earlier. That is the largest shift in the 30-year climate record.
How are these numbers computed?
From official 30-year climate normals at the nearest station to each place: Van Nuys Ap near Los Angeles and Austin-Camp Mabry 72254 near Austin. They are planning averages, not forecasts; local microclimates can run a week or two off the station record.
Does the comparison work in reverse?
Yes. Open the comparison tool and swap the two places; the deltas reverse direction but the match score stays the same.
Method and sources
Temperatures and frost dates are from the 30-year climate normals at Van Nuys Ap (near Los Angeles, CA) and Austin-Camp Mabry 72254 (near Austin, TX). Canadian data is from Environment and Climate Change Canada; United States data is from NOAA NCEI. These are planning averages, not forecasts. See themethodology page for the full calculation.