Climate of Houston

The climate of Houston is classified as a humid subtropical climate, with tropical influences. At an average temperature of 95 °F (35 °C), August is typically the warmest month of the year, whereas January is the coldest, at an average temperature of 63 °F (17 °C).^[1]

The average annual precipitation measures 49.77 inches (1,264 mm). Rainfall is ample throughout the year, though dry spells are not uncommon. Severe weather in Houston mostly takes the form of flooding, which occurs most commonly between May and October, the city's monsoon season. Supercell thunderstorms at times bring tornadoes to the area, most commonly during spring. Houston sometimes experiences tropical cyclones during the Atlantic hurricane season, which can bring heavy rain and significant damage to the city. The last hurricane to hit the city was Hurricane Beryl in 2024.