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Partly cloudy,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 90° in Houston today. Tomorrow looks clear around 92°, with a 6% chance of rain.

90°77°
92°75°
93°76°
95°79°
96°80°
95°80°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±5°Mondaysplit ±5°Tuesdaysplit ±4°Wednesdaysplit ±5°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
91°
Partly cloudy
Today 91°·Low 78°·Rain 1%
AmericanNOAA GFS
88°
Showers
Today 88°·Low 77°·Rain 1%
EuropeanECMWF
91°
Partly cloudy
Today 91°·Low 76°·Rain 6%
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Houston weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Houston swings 50°F across the year, from 96°F highs in August to 46°F lows in January, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 70 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
August
96°F average high
Coldest month
January
46°F average low
Wettest month
July
70 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and April
Residents
2.3 million
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Houston and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Houston in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

Rain, sun and real shadows drawn on a 3D map of Houston, 48 hours ahead. Drag the timeline, pick what you are doing or where you are going, and read the verdict for that hour.Full screen ↗

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Houston hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Houston 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Partly cloudy
90° 77°
models agree
Tomorrow
Clear
92° 75°
models agree
Sun
Light drizzle
93° 76°
±5°
Mon
Cloudy
95° 79°
±5°
Tue
Light drizzle
96° 80°
±4°
Wed
Mostly clear
95° 80°
±5°
Thu
Cloudy
94° 79°
±7°
Fri
Mostly clear
93° 77°
±9°
Sat
Mostly clear
93° 78°
±11°
Sun
Light drizzle
94° 77°
±11°
Mon
Light drizzle
91° 77°
±9°
Tue
Rain
87° 75°
models agree
Wed
Clear
89° 73°
models agree
Thu
Partly cloudy
89° 69°
±7°

Houston, Texas (TX). Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Houston right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Houston's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Houston weather by month

what to expect in Houston through the year

Here is Houston's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Houston by season.

Jan
63°
46°
Mild
Feb
70°
52°
Mild
Mar
75°
58°
Warm
Apr
78°
62°
Warm
May
84°
70°
Warm
Jun
92°
75°
Hot
Jul
92°
77°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
96°
79°
Hot
Sep
91°
74°
Hot
Oct
83°
65°
Warm
Nov
73°
57°
Warm
Dec
67°
51°
Mild

What Houston's weather is like through the year

Houston runs from warm summers, with August highs near 96°F, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 46°F (a swing of about 50°F across the year). July is usually the wettest month, and Houston sees roughly 70 inches of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Houston

The most comfortable time to visit Houston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Houston?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
95
/100rank #1
89±1.1°F97±0.9 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
61
/100rank #2
74±2.6°F93±2.2 mph2458% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Houston, scoring 95/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 61. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United States? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°88° to 91°±5%1% to 6% chance
Tomorrow±2°91° to 93°±6%0% to 6% chance
Sun±5°91° to 97°±28%21% to 49% chance
Mon±5°92° to 98°±12%13% to 25% chance
Tue±4°93° to 98°±51%6% to 57% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Houston

today, local time
Sunrise
07:07
Sunset
19:22
Daylight
12h 15m

Common questions

What's the weather in Houston today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Houston today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Houston today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Houston and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Houston?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Houston (CheckWeather Score 95/100), ahead of the American at 61. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Houston?
August is typically the warmest month in Houston, with average highs around 96°F.
How cold does Houston get?
The coldest month in Houston is January, when overnight lows average about 46°F.
How much rain does Houston get?
Houston sees roughly 70 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
The most comfortable time to visit Houston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Houston?
Rarely - Houston very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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