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Would you visit or live in Houston?
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Houston month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Houston are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 20–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and May the wettest (about 233 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.1 | 7.9 | 145 | 6.9 |
| February | 20.1 | 10.5 | 108 | 6.8 |
| March | 23.4 | 14.3 | 131 | 7.8 |
| April | 25.8 | 16.7 | 162 | 9.1 |
| May | 29.0 | 20.8 | 233 | 9.8 |
| June | 31.9 | 23.8 | 190 | 11.0 |
| July | 32.7 | 24.8 | 191 | 10.8 |
| August | 33.0 | 25.0 | 192 | 10.8 |
| September | 31.0 | 22.8 | 182 | 9.9 |
| October | 27.6 | 18.3 | 121 | 9.3 |
| November | 22.5 | 13.5 | 110 | 7.7 |
| December | 19.4 | 10.6 | 154 | 6.7 |
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People and places shaping Houston
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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026Past and future events in Houston
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- 2026 Geothermal Rising Conference (Utah Forge attendance)
Utah Forge will attend the 2026 Geothermal Rising Conference in Houston, hosted at the Marriott Marquis.
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01 · OverviewHouston, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Houston took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Houston
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Houston
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Houston
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Houston
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Houston
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Houston
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houston
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01 · Q&AWhere is Houston located and what are its coordinates?
Houston is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 29.7633, -95.3633 with an elevation of 12 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Houston?
Houston has a recorded population of approximately 2,314,157 and observes the America/Chicago time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Houston?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Houston include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Houston?
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