Houston, TX
Houston, a diverse port city in southeastern Texas, is a sprawling metropolitan area with cultural attractions and a notable dining scene.
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Overview
Houston is a large, diverse port city in southeastern Texas, representing the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the US. Key attractions include the Theater District, Museum District, and Space Center Houston, with a strong emphasis on its diverse dining options.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Houston, TX.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌧️27°C23°C59%39.9 mm
- WedJul 15🌧️26°C23°C44%18.3 mm
- ThuJul 16⛈️31°C24°C8%11.2 mm
- FriJul 17⛈️34°C25°C7%2.9 mm
- SatJul 18⛈️35°C26°C3%0.7 mm
- SunJul 19☁️34°C25°C2%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation1237 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 6°C | 86 mm |
| Feb | 19°C | 8°C | 56 mm |
| Mar | 23°C | 12°C | 86 mm |
| Apr | 27°C | 15°C | 84 mm |
| May | 30°C | 20°C | 130 mm |
| Jun | 33°C | 23°C | 150 mm |
| Jul | 34°C | 24°C | 97 mm |
| Aug | 35°C | 24°C | 97 mm |
| Sep | 32°C | 21°C | 104 mm |
| Oct | 28°C | 16°C | 145 mm |
| Nov | 23°C | 11°C | 109 mm |
| Dec | 18°C | 7°C | 94 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified May 18, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch stronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierStandard Remote WorkHandles video calls and daily work tasks
Download49.8 Mbps
Upload10.9 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyLimitedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionModerateSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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