Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:19:45 +0000

Climate Change Shocking San Antonio: Home to Unprecedented Heat Waves San Antonio, Texas — once celebrated for its mild, craft beer-friendly climate — is now at the frontline of one of the most alarming climate change stories in the U.S. Over the past decade, the city has experienced unprecedented heat waves that are redefining what’s considered “normal” weather in the region. With record-breaking temperatures, longer dry seasons, and growing public health concerns, San Antonio is shockingly bearing the brunt of climate-driven extreme heat. ### San Antonio Faces a New Climate Reality San Antonio, known for its iconic Alamo and warm Texan spirit, is increasingly struggling with intensifying heat waves that shatter past temperature records year after year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), heat waves in South Texas have become more frequent, prolonged, and dangerous—with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F (38°C) and overlapping extreme heat events in consecutive months.