Houston Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Houston Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


31°C
Highest Temp
22 Jul. 26

-25°C
Lowest Temp
18 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust22.61°C

Coldest MonthMarch-8.15°C

Wettest MonthMarch3.9mm

Windiest MonthMay12.23km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Houston historically?

August is historically Houston's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 20°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 35°C on 2021-06-29.

2. What is the coldest month in Houston historically?

December is Houston's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -10°C. The all-time record low of -35°C was recorded on 2012-01-18.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Houston over the past 17 years?

Houston's average annual rainfall is approximately 854.4mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Houston experience on average per year?

Houston historically records approximately 218.2 rainy days per year. November has the highest number of rain days at an average of 20.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Houston?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Houston is 35°C on 2021-06-29.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Houston?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Houston is -35°C on 2012-01-18.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Houston historically?

Houston experiences its strongest winds during June. The historic gust record of 25.6 kph was recorded on 2026-05-23.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Houston during a year?

Usually, Houston's humidity peaks in January at around 95.8% and drops to its lowest in June at approximately 70.4%.