Houston Weather Forecast
Houston weather: 84°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Houston
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 22 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,1 in, 0,1 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Houston
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 11:23PM CDT until August 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
16-day forecast for Houston
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 80° | 7% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 78° | 3% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 76° | 1% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 81° | 0% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 105° / 82° | 1% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 82° | 9% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 82° | 7% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 80° | 9% | 14 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 81° | 13% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 80° | 10% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 80° | 9% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 80° | 11% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 81° | 5% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 81° | 6% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 106° / 81° | 13% | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 82° | 13% | 15 mph | 8 |
What this means for Houston
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 99°F is 4.3°F above the 95°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 66°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Houston?
Houston is a city in Texas. Its coordinates are 29.7604, -95.3698. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Houston right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with clear. Humidity is 65% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
February, March, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Houston, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 5:54 AM.
How many people live in Houston?
Houston has a population of approximately 2.3 million.
What is the nearest airport to Houston?
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 Houston?
Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
What places are in Houston?
Houston covers 1 places in this atlas, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 23, 2026 at 5:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
