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Mostly clear,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 90° in Galveston today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 89°, with a 6% chance of rain.

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Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaymodels agreeMondaysplit ±6°Tuesdaysplit ±8°Wednesdaysplit ±5°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
90°
Mostly clear
Today 90°·Low 83°·Rain 3%
AmericanNOAA GFS
90°
Cloudy
Today 90°·Low 80°·Rain 3%
EuropeanECMWF
89°
Drizzle
Today 89°·Low 82°·Rain 51%
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Galveston weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Galveston swings 35°F across the year, from 88°F highs in August to 53°F lows in January, and April is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 64 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
August
88°F average high
Coldest month
January
53°F average low
Wettest month
April
64 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and October
Residents
50,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Galveston and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Galveston hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Galveston 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Mostly clear
90° 82°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
89° 80°
models agree
Sun
Drizzle
88° 80°
models agree
Mon
Mostly clear
89° 82°
±6°
Tue
Clear
90° 81°
±8°
Wed
Mostly clear
89° 81°
±5°
Thu
Light drizzle
88° 81°
models agree
Fri
Mostly clear
87° 80°
models agree
Sat
Light drizzle
87° 80°
models agree
Sun
Light drizzle
87° 79°
±5°
Mon
Drizzle
87° 77°
±9°
Tue
Thunderstorm
82° 76°
models agree
Wed
Clear
84° 77°
±6°
Thu
Cloudy
83° 74°
models agree

Galveston, Texas (TX) is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 88°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 53°F), with roughly 64 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Galveston right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Galveston climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
61°
53°
Feb
63°
56°
Mar
70°
63°
Apr
73°
67°
May
80°
74°
Jun
86°
80°
Jul
85°
81°
Aug
88°
83°
Sep
85°
80°
Oct
78°
73°
Nov
71°
66°
Dec
64°
58°

Which forecast is most accurate in Galveston?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
70
/100rank #1
62±3.8°F82±5.6 mph7184% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
62
/100rank #2
68±3.2°F89±3.5 mph3665% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Todaymodels agree89° to 90°±48%3% to 51% chance
Tomorrow±2°88° to 90°±2%4% to 6% chance
Sun±3°86° to 90°±25%14% to 39% chance
Mon±6°86° to 92°±17%3% to 20% chance
Tue±8°86° to 93°±45%10% to 55% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Galveston

today, local time
Sunrise
07:05
Sunset
19:20
Daylight
12h 15m

Common questions

What's the weather in Galveston today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Galveston today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Galveston today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Galveston and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Galveston?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Galveston (CheckWeather Score 70/100), ahead of the American at 62. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Galveston?
August is typically the warmest month in Galveston, with average highs around 88°F.
How cold does Galveston get?
The coldest month in Galveston is January, when overnight lows average about 53°F.
How much rain does Galveston get?
Galveston sees roughly 64 in of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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