Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Houston Intercont, TX Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 51.8"
- Annual precip
- 299d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Houston Intercont
Houston Intercont, Texas averages 71°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 51.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 299 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
71°F (21°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
51.8"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Houston Intercont) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Houston Intercont area.
How Houston Intercont compares to every U.S. city
Houston Intercont's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Houston Intercont
MethodologyZooming out from Houston Intercont's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.3 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.1 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.3 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.1" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 6.0"
10.0 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 4.7"
8.4 days with precipitation
October 5.5"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 0.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
299 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,266
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,288
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70% | 7.9 | 18% | 42% |
| February | 70% | 8.5 | 17% | 41% |
| March | 71% | 8.8 | 16% | 37% |
| April | 71% | 9.0 | 16% | 27% |
| May | 74% | 7.3 | 7% | 15% |
| June | 74% | 6.4 | 7% | 13% |
| July | 71% | 5.8 | 9% | 8% |
| August | 73% | 5.9 | 12% | 11% |
| September | 71% | 6.3 | 28% | 11% |
| October | 73% | 7.1 | 27% | 21% |
| November | 74% | 7.2 | 21% | 32% |
| December | 72% | 7.7 | 20% | 41% |
What Houston Intercont's climate means for you
Houston Intercont runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 299 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,266 heating and 3,288 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Houston Intercont, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Houston Intercont, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 61°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00012960, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Houston Intercont should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 51.8 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 299 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 13 and the first fall freeze near December 9. And on the energy front, 1,266 heating degree days and 3,288 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Houston Intercont scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Houston Intercont, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Houston Intercont, Texas is 71°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 44°F (7°C).
How much rain does Houston Intercont get? ▼
Houston Intercont receives 51.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Houston Intercont? ▼
Houston Intercont has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Houston Intercont? ▼
Houston Intercont has approximately 299 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 13 and the first fall freeze around December 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Houston Intercont? ▼
Houston Intercont has 1,266 heating degree days and 3,288 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Houston Intercont climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012960 near Houston Intercont.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012960. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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