Current Conditions
76°F
Feels like 77°F
Clear
Clear Sky
As of Oct 8, 2026, 4:38 AM · Last checked Oct 8, 2026, 4:38 AM
Times shown in America/Chicago. Some values may come from forecast models.
4 mph
NNW
86%
6.2 mi
29.88 inHg
Houston reports clear as of Oct 8, 2026, 4:38 AM with temperatures near 76°F (24°C). Humidity is 86%, and winds are around 4 mph.
Check the forecast times and official local alerts before planning commuting, outdoor activities, or travel in Houston.
Houston has a humid subtropical climate with very hot, humid summers and mild winters. At Houston Intercontinental Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 64°F (18°C) in Jan to 95°F (35°C) in Aug. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 51.8 inches (1317 mm) per year.
Late spring through early fall is hot and humid, with thunderstorms and periods of heavy rain. Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November. Winter cold fronts can bring freezes as well as brief cool spells. Spring severe storms can produce hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes.
Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic flooding in the Houston region in 2017. Its highest reported storm-total rainfall was 60.58 inches near Nederland, Texas, farther east toward Beaumont and Port Arthur. That measurement was not a Houston city total.
Local Planning Guide
Houston's highest planning risk runs from spring severe-weather season through the June-November hurricane season, with heat and flooding concerns peaking in summer.
Radar motion matters because small shifts in storm bands can decide which bayous, freeways, and neighborhoods see flooding rain versus only routine thunderstorms.
Climate reference averages (1991-2020). Average daily high, average daily low, and monthly precipitation.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.8°F | 43.7°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 67.8°F | 47.6°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 53.6°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 80.1°F | 59.8°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 86.9°F | 67.8°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 92.3°F | 73.7°F | 6.0 in |
| Jul | 94.5°F | 75.7°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 94.9°F | 75.4°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 90.4°F | 70.6°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 82.8°F | 60.9°F | 5.5 in |
| Nov | 72.6°F | 51.5°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 65.3°F | 45.6°F | 4.0 in |
Climate data and sources. Verified against NOAA NCEI: HOUSTON INTERCONT AP, TX US (PDF) (USW00012960), 1991-2020. Values are rounded for display. Raw data (JSON). Climate averages are not a forecast and do not describe every neighborhood.
These guides, tools, and feature pages help you interpret the conditions on this page and plan around what happens next.
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