Weather in Houston, Texas, United States in August
In an average August, Houston sees a daily high around 95°F and a low around 75°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 95°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 88°F to 102°F |
| Average low | 75°F |
| Typical low range | 72°F to 78°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
112°F
2023-08-27
Lowest
79°F
1996-08-31
Low
Highest
84°F
2023-08-10
Lowest
60°F
1989-08-10
Feels-like
Highest
161°F
2023-08-11
Lowest
79°F
1996-08-31
Humidity
Highest
24.6 g/m³
2007-08-16
Lowest
10.5 g/m³
2023-08-16
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2017-08-25
Lowest
3 mph
1996-08-09
Precip
Wettest
28.30 in
2017
Driest
0.23 in
2023
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