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Harris County Weather Forecast

Harris County weather: 80°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 80°F now🕔 3:05 AM local📅 Best: February, March, August, September, October and November👥 4.8 million

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Active alerts for Harris County

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 10:52PM CDT until August 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weather in Harris County right now

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80°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 90°F
Humidity90%
Wind5 mph SSW
Gusts16 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover53%
Pressure1013 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality70 · Moderate
Sunrise6:53 AM
Sunset7:55 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 67%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:05 AM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

3 AM☁️80°0%5 mph
4 AM☁️80°1%5 mph
5 AM☁️79°1%4 mph
6 AM☁️79°1%3 mph
7 AM78°1%3 mph
8 AM80°1%6 mph
9 AM☁️83°1%6 mph
10 AM🌤️86°2%6 mph
11 AM☀️88°2%5 mph
12 PM☀️91°2%5 mph
1 PM☀️93°2%4 mph
2 PM☀️97°2%3 mph
3 PM☀️99°2%2 mph
4 PM☀️100°2%1 mph
5 PM☀️100°3%1 mph
6 PM☀️100°2%2 mph
7 PM🌙93°1%10 mph
8 PM☁️89°3%8 mph
9 PM🌙86°1%8 mph
10 PM🌙83°1%8 mph
11 PM🌙81°1%8 mph
12 AM🌙80°1%6 mph
1 AM🌙79°1%6 mph
2 AM🌙79°1%6 mph

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harris County?

Harris County is a county in Texas. Its coordinates are 29.7604, -95.3698. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Harris County right now?

It is currently 80°F (27°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 90% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Harris County?

February, March, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Harris County, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Harris County in?

Harris County observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:05 AM.

How many people live in Harris County?

Harris County has a population of approximately 4.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Harris County?

The closest airports are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 16 mi away, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 141 mi away and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 238 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Harris County?

Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 3:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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