What’s the climate like in Houston?
The current climate of Houston features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of -5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -12°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Houston in recent years was 31°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -24°C in January 2017.
On average, Houston gets 679 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 389 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Houston?
The best time to visit Houston for pleasant to warm weather is May and June. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Houston.
Climate Table of Houston
The climate table of Houston shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -5 | -2 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 7 | -2 | -4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -10 | -7 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 0 | -8 | -11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 15 | 18 | 34 | 16 | 30 | 51 | 85 | 201 | 108 | 67 | 31 | 23 |
| Snow (cm) | 43 | 65 | 132 | 16 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 5,4 | 64 | 62 |
| UV Index | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -5°C in January
- Precipitation*: 679 mm per year, averaging 57 mm per month
- Snowfall: 389 cm per year
- Driest months: 15 mm in January, 16 mm in April and 18 mm in February
- Wettest months: 201 mm in August, 108 mm in September and 85 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Houston
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Houston, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Houston
This graph shows how much precipitation Houston, Alaska, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Houston
This graph shows how much snow Houston, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Houston
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Houston, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Houston
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Houston, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Houston
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Houston, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Houston
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Houston, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Houston by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Houston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
