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Houston

Decide whether to visit or live in Houston, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Would you visit or live in Houston?

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Interactive visit / live calculatorHow safe is Houston for your plan?
82/100
Should I visit Houston?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated

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Climate normals · 20162025

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.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January17.17.91456.9
February20.110.51086.8
March23.414.31317.8
April25.816.71629.1
May29.020.82339.8
June31.923.819011.0
July32.724.819110.8
August33.025.019210.8
September31.022.81829.9
October27.618.31219.3
November22.513.51107.7
December19.410.61546.7

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What is being reported around Houston

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Current local index

People and places shaping Houston

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Houston

Future · verified dates only

Upcoming

  1. 2026 Geothermal Rising Conference (Utah Forge attendance)

    Utah Forge will attend the 2026 Geothermal Rising Conference in Houston, hosted at the Marriott Marquis.

Past · documented context

Previously

No past event has been extracted for Houston yet.

Current public leadership

  • John Whitmire

    Wikidata currently records this person as Houston's head of government. American politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Houston has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Houston yet.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Houston yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Arab Times

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Houston. Newspaper in Houston, Texas.

  • Houston Chronicle

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Houston. Newspaper in Houston, Texas, USA.

  • KHOU

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Houston. CBS television affiliate in Houston.

  • Houston Press

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Houston. Newspaper in Houston founded in 1989.

  • KTRK-TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Houston. ABC TV station in Houston.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Memorial Park

    Wikidata places this site in Houston. Park in Houston, Texas, USA.

  • JPMorgan Chase Building

    Wikidata places this site in Houston. Historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

  • Astrodome

    Wikidata places this site in Houston. Historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

  • Fulbright Tower

    Wikidata places this site in Houston. Skyscraper located in downtown Houston Texas.

  • Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

    Wikidata places this site in Houston. Building in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

  • 1500 Louisiana Street

    Wikidata places this site in Houston. Skyscraper in Houston, TX.

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Houston, in brief

Houston is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Houston took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Houston

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Houston

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Houston

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Houston

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Houston

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08 · Questions

Questions about Houston

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Houston

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where 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&A

What 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&A

What 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&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Houston?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Houston, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.