San Antonio and the surrounding Bexar County are settling into a calm stretch before the weather turns warmer and more active. This piece pulls together rainfall totals from the last 24 hours, what to expect today and through the week, and where the next real rain chance sits — with context from the KSAT Weather Authority and local conditions across San Antonio.
Rainfall over the past day delivered modest totals across the metro, roughly a quarter to an inch for many spots and closer to an inch in a few isolated areas. Those numbers helped patch some dry lawns but did not erase the broader need for more consistent soaking. The short takeaway is simple: measurable rain did fall, but nothing that shifts drought concerns or ends the warm-up trend.
Today feels pleasant with low humidity and plenty of sunshine, and highs should climb into the low 80s in most neighborhoods. It’s the kind of afternoon that invites a walk or an open-window evening on the patio. Storms are not expected tonight, so overnight conditions will be quiet and mostly dry across the city.
The rest of the week brings a lull in storm activity as a flatter pattern takes hold, meaning San Antonio will see mainly dry days between now and late in the weekend. That doesn’t rule out a stray shower, but any rain that does arrive will be hit-or-miss and confined to a few isolated cells. If you’re planning outdoor events, treat the week as favorable but keep a weather app handy for small, local changes.
Temperatures trend upward by midweek, with heat building into Wednesday and beyond as drier, warmer air moves in. Afternoon highs will move from comfortable into noticeably hot territory, so hydration and shade become more important for people working or playing outdoors. This spike ties into a seasonal push toward late May being one of the region’s more active periods — hot days often precede late-season storm clusters.
Looking ahead, the next meaningful chance for rain is not expected until the weekend, and even then the forecast favors small, isolated storms rather than widespread soaking. Late May is commonly San Antonio’s most active stretch, so while the weekend chance looks limited now, it’s a window to watch for changes. If patterns amplify, those scattered storms can intensify quickly, so folks should stay alert to updates from local meteorologists.
Practical tips for the next several days: plan outdoor tasks earlier in the day when humidity and heat are lower, keep pets and plants watered before the hottest afternoons, and have a contingency for weekend plans in case isolated storms develop. Local crews and first responders will monitor for any sudden flashes of heavy rain, but current guidance points to mainly dry conditions with isolated pockets of activity. That said, anyone in low-lying or flood-prone spots should always pay attention to short-term radar updates during storm season.
For quick local resources, consult these services from KSAT Weather Authority for radars, forecasts, app updates, and community weather photos: WATCH LIVE: Doppler Radar, Hourly and 10-Day Forecast, Download FREE KSAT Weather Authority App for real-time alerts and livestreams, and KSAT Connect to share your weather photos. These tools make it easy to follow fast-changing cells and get neighborhood-specific details when the pattern finally nudges wetter.
The images below show recent rainfall totals and the latest forecast snapshot used by local meteorologists to track trends across the area. Keep an eye on those visuals as they update; satellite and radar will be your best friends if storms try to flare up. Stay weather-aware and ready to shift plans if the radar lights up around San Antonio.
