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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Houston, TX is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 96°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 46°F), with roughly 70 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Houston right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Houston climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
63°
46°
Feb
70°
52°
Mar
75°
58°
Apr
78°
62°
May
84°
70°
Jun
92°
75°
Jul
92°
77°
Aug
96°
79°
Sep
91°
74°
Oct
83°
65°
Nov
73°
57°
Dec
67°
51°
Common questions
What's the weather in Houston today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Houston today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Houston today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Houston and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Houston?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Houston forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Houston?
Aug is typically the warmest month in Houston, with average highs around 96°F.
How cold does Houston get?
The coldest month in Houston is Jan, when overnight lows average about 46°F.
How much rain does Houston get?
Houston sees roughly 70 in of precipitation a year, with Jul usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.