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


43°C
Highest Temp
22 Jul. 26

-2°C
Lowest Temp
26 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust36.69°C

Coldest MonthJanuary8.83°C

Wettest MonthJune12.04mm

Windiest MonthMarch21.81km/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 34°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 43°C on 2023-08-27.

2. What is the coldest month in Houston historically?

January is Houston's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 8°C. The all-time record low of -12°C was recorded on 2021-02-16.

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

Houston's average annual rainfall is approximately 1635.4mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

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

Houston historically records approximately 200.3 rainy days per year. May has the highest number of rain days at an average of 19.4 days.

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

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Houston is 43°C on 2023-08-27.

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

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Houston is -12°C on 2021-02-16.

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

Houston experiences its strongest winds during April. The historic gust record of 51.8 kph was recorded on 2024-07-08.

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

Usually, Houston's humidity peaks in February at around 76.02% and drops to its lowest in October at approximately 66.1%.