Climate in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX has a humid subtropical climate with warm winters and hot, humid summers. The temperature in Houston can range from the mid-30s during winter months to the upper 90s during summer months. Houston is known for its frequent rain showers throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of over 50 inches. On average, Houston experiences around 60 days of thunderstorms each year. June through September are usually the hottest and most humid months in Houston; however, temperatures remain relatively pleasant throughout the year due to its close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.

Houston, Texas gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Houston averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

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

Houston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

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Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

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BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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Humidity in Houston can be oppressive in the summer, but pleasant for much of the year. The humidity here has been described as stifling in July and August. The humid season extends from May-October and the most comfortable months are November-April.

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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.

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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.

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

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