Harris County Weather Forecast
Harris County weather: 78°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Harris County
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
16 dry days, 15 days above 90°F and humidity at 86%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Harris County
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for Harris County
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 11:52PM CDT until August 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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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 78°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 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 5:04 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 21, 2026 at 5:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
