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Houston Weather Forecast

Houston weather: 84°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 84°F now🕔 11:49 AM local📅 Best: February, March, August, September, October and November👥 2.3 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 99° / 80°

Overcast · 7% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 100° / 78°

Overcast · 3% rain · wind 10 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 8.1/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8.9
Outdoors9.1
Beach day9
Swimming9.7
Hiking8.2
Running7.5
Cycling8.4
Camping8.6
Fishing7.6
Photography8.6
Stargazing9.7
Family time9.3
Driving9.2
Flying out9.2

Active alerts for Houston

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 6:49AM CDT until August 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 100°F (38°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, 105°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and July - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 11:49 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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