Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Houston Nwso, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 60.2"
- Annual precip
- 317d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Houston Nwso
Houston Nwso, Texas averages 71°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 60.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 317 days
- frost-free growing season
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
79°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
60.2"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Houston Nwso) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Houston Nwso area.
How Houston Nwso compares to every U.S. city
Houston Nwso's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
80 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Houston Nwso
MethodologyHouston Nwso's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5" | 0.2" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
March 3.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 5.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
June 6.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
August 6.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 7.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
October 5.8"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
Snow: 0.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
317 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,147
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,198
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Houston Nwso's climate means for you
Houston Nwso runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 317 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,147 heating and 3,198 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 Nwso, TX
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Houston Nwso, Texas as a location with an annual average temperature of 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 62°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00414333, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Houston Nwso receives roughly 60.2 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 317 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 31 and the first fall freeze near December 14. For energy use, 1,147 heating degree days and 3,198 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 Nwso scores 80/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Houston Nwso, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Houston Nwso, Texas is 71°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 46°F (8°C).
How much rain does Houston Nwso get? ▼
Houston Nwso receives 60.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Houston Nwso? ▼
Houston Nwso has a climate comfort score of 80/100 (Excellent), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Houston Nwso? ▼
Houston Nwso has approximately 317 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 31 and the first fall freeze around December 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Houston Nwso? ▼
Houston Nwso has 1,147 heating degree days and 3,198 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 Nwso climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00414333 near Houston Nwso.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00414333. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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