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Lake-Austin
is a reservoir located on the Colorado River in the city of Austin, Texas. Lake Austin is also one of the lakes in the series of lakes known as the "Highland Lakes." The other lakes in the system include Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan, Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, Lady Bird Lake. Lake Austin was formed in 1939 by the construction of Tom Miller Dam to be used for flood control and electrical power generation. It's also become a very popular recreational lake, especially for fishing and boating. The lake has been stocked with several species of fish, but is most well-known for its' largemouth bass. Other fish present in Lake Austin include catfish and sunfish. The surface area of the lake is 1,599 acres with a maximum depth of 75 feet. Unfortunately, Lake Austin is one of the Texas Highland Lakes infested with hydrilla, a non-native aquatic plant species. The Lower Colorado River Authority has intentionally lowered the water levels in the lake in the months of January and February so that freezing air temperatures might destroy substantial portions of the hydrilla in the lake each winter. Of course, the city of Austin offers a wide variety of other attractions and special events including the Austin Reggae Festive, Art City Austin, Carnaval Brasileiro in February, and the Pecan Street Festival.
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Lake Austin Vacation Rentals
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Lake Austin Hotels and Resorts
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| Econo Lodge | 3712 Seventh Ct | Bay City, TX | 16.0 mi. | (979) 245-5115 | | Best Western Matagorda Hotel & Conf | 407 7TH St | Bay City, TX | 16.6 mi. | (979) 244-5400 | | Bay City Inn | RT1 | Bay City, TX | 16.8 mi. | (979) 245-0985 | | Cattlemen's Motel | 905 Ave F | Bay City, TX | 16.8 mi. | (800) 551-6056 | | Holiday Inn Express | 920 Ave F | Bay City, TX | 16.8 mi. | (979) 323-9500 | | Best Western Brazos Inn | 714 S Columbia Dr | West Columbia, TX | 25.3 mi. | (979) 345-2399 | | Comfort Suites | 296 Abner Jackson Pkwy | Lake Jackson, TX | 26.7 mi. | (979) 297-5545 | | Best Western Lake Jackson Inn | 915 Hwy 332 | Lake Jackson, TX | 27.3 mi. | (979) 297-3031 | | Ramada Inn Lake Jackson | 925 Hwy 332 | Lake Jackson, TX | 27.3 mi. | (979) 297-1161 | | Columbia Lakes Resort Hotel | 180 Freeman Blvd | West Columbia, TX | 27.8 mi. | (979) 345-5151 | | Country Hearth Inn | 1015 W 2ND St | Freeport, TX | 28.6 mi. | (888) 325-7818 | | Best Western Clute Inn & Suites | 900 Hwy 332 | Clute, TX | 28.7 mi. | (979) 388-0055 | | Holiday Inn Express | 809 Hwy 332 | Clute, TX | 28.7 mi. | (979) 265-5252 | | La Quinta Inn Clute/lake Jackson | 1126 S Hwy 323 West | Clute, TX | 28.7 mi. | (979) 265-7461 | | Mainstay Suites | 1003 W Hwy 332 | Clute, TX | 28.7 mi. | (979) 388-9300 | | Motel 6 # 0342 Clute | 1000 Hwy 332 | Clute, TX | 28.7 mi. | (979) 265-4764 |
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Lake Austin Weather & Climate
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Central Texas has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with prevailing winds from the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are mild and relatively dry. Snowfall is rare, but ice storms occur about once every two years or so. On average, central Texas receives 33.6 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the springtime. Bright sunshine prevails, however, most of the time, with the area receiving nearly 2,650 hours of sun per year. The highest recorded temperature in central Texas was 112 F. on September 5, 2000. Summer highs exceed 100 degrees F. on an average of 18 days per year and exceed 90 degrees F. on 116 days per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
62°F |
44°F |
3.63 in. |
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| February |
64°F |
47°F |
2.81 in. |
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| March |
70°F |
53°F |
2.54 in. |
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| April |
76°F |
61°F |
2.63 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
69°F |
4.53 in. |
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| June |
87°F |
75°F |
4.44 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
77°F |
3.34 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
76°F |
3.16 in. |
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| September |
87°F |
72°F |
6.19 in. |
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| October |
81°F |
63°F |
3.72 in. |
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| November |
72°F |
53°F |
4.19 in. |
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| December |
65°F |
46°F |
2.57 in. |
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Lake Austin Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Sugar Land Regional airport (SGR) located about 57 miles north of Lake Austin in Houston, Texas, the William P Hobby airport (HOU) located approximately 66 miles northeast of Lake Austin in Houston, Texas, the Victoria Regional airport (VCT) located roughly 68 miles west of Lake Austin in Victoria, Texas, and finally Ellington Field (EFD) located around 68 miles northeast of Lake Austin in Houston, Texas.
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Lake Austin Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Stewart Beach Park | Galveston | TX | 69.6 mi. | | | Six Flags AstroWorld | Houston | TX | 71.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| SplashTown Waterpark | Spring | TX | 91.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rio Colorado Golf Course | Bay City | TX | 16.3 mi. | | | Old Ocean Recreation Club | Old Ocean | TX | 19.4 mi. | | | Palacios Golf Club | Palacios | TX | 26.0 mi. | | | Freeport Municipal Golf Course | Freeport | TX | 28.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Fort Bend Museum Association | Richmond | TX | 54.5 mi. | (History) | | George Ranch Historical Park | Richmond | TX | 54.5 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Rainforest at Moody Gardens | Galveston | TX | 69.6 mi. | | | Houston Zoological Gardens | Houston | TX | 71.8 mi. | | | The Texas Zoo | Victoria | TX | 73.3 mi. | | | Texas State Aquarium | Corpus Christi | TX | 119.2 mi. | |
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