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Memphis, TN vs Houston, TX

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Highlights

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Houston. Memphis averages 218 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Houston, Texas gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. Memphis, Tennessee gets 54.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Houston averages 0 inches of snow per year. Memphis averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Houston, Texas
Summer High:
the July high is around 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.4
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Memphis, Tennessee
Summer High:
the July high is around 90.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30.3
Rain: averages 54.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Houston

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Houston is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Texas.

6.6 / 10
April, October and March are the most pleasant months in Houston, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Memphis

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Memphis is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Tennessee.

7 / 10
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Memphis, while July and August are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Memphis, TN

5 PM PST

Partly Cloudy

80°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightPartly Cloudy61° / 73°N 5 to 10 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear55° / 79°NNW 5 to 10 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy58° / 80°SW 5 mph
Sunday NightMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers61° / 75°S 5 to 10 mph
Monday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely63° / 77°S 10 to 15 mph
Tuesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms63° / 82°WSW 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms63° / 81°SSE 10 mph

Today's Weather - Houston, TX

5 PM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

83°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightChance Showers And Thunderstorms73° / 87°E 5 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy69° / 83°NE 10 mph
Saturday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms70° / 78°E 5 to 10 mph
Sunday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely73° / 85°SE 5 to 15 mph
Monday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely69° / 89°S 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightPartly Cloudy72° / 89°SE 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms72° / 86°SE 10 to 15 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthMemphis, TNHouston, TX
January49° / 30°63° / 43°
February54° / 34°66° / 47°
March63° / 42°73° / 53°
April72° / 51°79° / 60°
May81° / 61°86° / 68°
June88° / 69°91° / 73°
July91° / 72°93° / 75°
August91° / 71°94° / 75°
September84° / 63°89° / 70°
October74° / 51°82° / 61°
November62° / 42°73° / 53°
December51° / 33°65° / 45°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Memphis / Houston
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 018 / 310 / 81 / 0
February0 / 013 / 19 / 71 / 0
March0 / 05 / 111 / 70 / 0
April0 / 11 / 010 / 60 / 0
May2 / 60 / 010 / 70 / 0
June12 / 190 / 09 / 90 / 0
July19 / 250 / 09 / 80 / 0
August17 / 260 / 06 / 80 / 0
September6 / 150 / 07 / 70 / 0
October0 / 30 / 08 / 70 / 0
November0 / 05 / 010 / 70 / 0
December0 / 015 / 210 / 80 / 0
July is the hottest month for Memphis with an average high temperature of 90.9°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Tennessee. In Memphis, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Memphis are May, October and April.

August is the hottest month for Houston with an average high temperature of 93.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Texas. In Houston, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Houston are April, October and November.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Memphis with an average of 30.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Tennessee.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Houston with an average of 43.4°. This is warmer than most places in Texas.



In Memphis, there are 57.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Tennessee.

In Houston, there are 95.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Texas.



In Memphis, there are 56.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Tennessee.

In Houston, there are 7.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Texas.



In Memphis, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Tennessee.

In Houston, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Texas.



December is the wettest month in Memphis with 5.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.1 inches in Memphis means that it is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.


June is the wettest month in Houston with 6.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.0 inches in Houston means that it is one of the wettest places in Texas.


March is the rainiest month in Memphis with 10.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.4 rainy days. There are 108.4 rainy days annually in Memphis, which is less rainy than most places in Tennessee. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

June is the rainiest month in Houston with 9.3 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 90.0 rainy days annually in Houston, which is rainier than most places in Texas. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 3.0 inches in Memphis means that it is less snowy than most places in Tennessee.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Houston, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Texas.



January is the snowiest month in Memphis with 1.2 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Houston.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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