Climate Comfort Score
95/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Houston Sugarland Mem, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 95/100
- Comfort score
- 49.7"
- Annual precip
- 312d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Houston Sugarland Mem
Houston Sugarland Mem, Texas averages 71°F a year and scores 95/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 95/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 49.7"
- annual precipitation
- 312 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 (22°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
49.7"
Comfort Score
95/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Houston Sugarland Mem) 95.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Houston Sugarland Mem area.
How Houston Sugarland Mem compares to every U.S. city
Houston Sugarland Mem's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
95 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Houston Sugarland Mem
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Houston Sugarland Mem, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 24.1 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 26.3 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
April 4.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 5.3"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 4.4"
11.0 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
312 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,148
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,385
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Houston Sugarland Mem's climate means for you
Houston Sugarland Mem runs 71°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 312 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,148 heating and 3,385 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 Sugarland Mem, TX
In Houston Sugarland Mem, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 61°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00012977, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Houston Sugarland Mem should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 49.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 312 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 2 and the first fall freeze near December 11. And on the energy front, 1,148 heating degree days and 3,385 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 Sugarland Mem scores 95/100 (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, July-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 Sugarland Mem, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Houston Sugarland Mem, Texas is 71°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Houston Sugarland Mem get? ▼
Houston Sugarland Mem receives 49.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Houston Sugarland Mem? ▼
Houston Sugarland Mem has a climate comfort score of 95/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Houston Sugarland Mem? ▼
Houston Sugarland Mem has approximately 312 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 2 and the first fall freeze around December 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Houston Sugarland Mem? ▼
Houston Sugarland Mem has 1,148 heating degree days and 3,385 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 Sugarland Mem climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012977 near Houston Sugarland Mem.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012977. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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