Houston Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Houston has very hot weather with an average daily temperature of 31.4°C (88.6°F). Temperatures typically range from 27.4°C to 37.4°C (81.2°F to 99.3°F) over the course of the month. The average high and low temperatures are 37.4°C (99.3°F) and 27.4°C (81.2°F), respectively. The average humidity in Houston during August is 61%, with levels often exceeding 90% in the early morning. There are occasional heatwaves, and the average daily heat index, which combines temperature and humidity, is 35.2°C (95.3°F). It often feels hotter than this, reaching an average maximum heat index of 40.1°C (104.3°F) in the afternoons and an average minimum heat index of 30.7°C (87.3°F) in the early mornings. August is one of the driest months in Houston, with an average precipitation level of 0.01 mm (0.0004 in). There is a 6.5% chance of a rainy day occurring, with around 0.4 days having some rainfall. Houston has no snowfall in August. Winds are usually calm in Houston during August, with an average speed of 29.8 km/h (18.5 mph) and gusts up to 44.4 km/h (27.6 mph). The most common wind direction is from the south. The average cloud cover is 29.6% and the average visibility is 15.6 km (9.7 miles). The average pressure is 1013.5 mb (29.93 inHg). August has the highest UV index of the year, with an average of 9.1. There is a 65.8% chance of experiencing severe weather conditions. The most common weather condition is partly cloudy, and the most common type of precipitation is rain. There are 2 days in August with measurable rainfall. On average, the sun rises at 6:49 am and sets at 8:00 pm
What is the temperature in Houston in August?
Average air temperature in Houston is 31.4°C (88.6°F) in August. The outside temperature in Houston feels like 35.2°C (95.3°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 37.4°C (99.3°F) and feels like 40.1°C (104.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 27.4°C (81.2°F) which feels like 30.7°C (87.3°F).
How hot is Houston in August?
The hot temperature in August in Houston rises to 41.2°C (106.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 61% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 43.2 °C (109.8°F). The average maximum temp in Houston is 37.4°C (109.8°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Houston in August?
The coldest temp in Houston in August drops to 25.5°C (77.9°F) during the cold nights. With 29.8km/h (18.5mph) winds and 61% humidity it feels like 25.5°C (77.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 27.4°C (81.2°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Houston in August?
Yes, it rains for 2 days in Houston, United States in August averaging 0.01 mm of precipitation. Houston has a 6.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Houston throughout August?
Houston has 0.01 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 2 days out of the entire month.
Is Houston windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Houston, United States during August is 29.8km/h (18.5mph) and average windgust is 44.4km/h (27.6mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 39.7km/h (24.7mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Houston in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Houston.
What are the humidity levels in Houston in August?
The average humidity levels in Houston in August are 61%. Daily humidity levels in Houston range from 37.4% to 71.2% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Houston in August?
Houston has 13 hours 11 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Houston in August is at 6:49:36 and the sunset is at 20:00:54.
What is the cloud coverage in Houston in August?
Clouds cover 29.6% of the sky on average throughout August in Houston. The cloud coverage ranges from 15.9% to 53.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Houston?
The average UV index in Houston is 9.1 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Houston in August?
The average solar radiation is 203 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Houston during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 128.6 W/m2 to 240.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Houston?
The average solar energy during August in Houston is 17.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 11.1 MJ/m2, to 20.8 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Houston in August?
Yes, there is a 65.8% risk for severe weather in Houston, United States in August.
What is the air pressure in Houston in August?
On average the air pressure in Houston in August is 1013.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1009.4 mb to 1016.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Houston in August?
The average daylight visibility in Houston in August is 15.6 km (9.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 13.5 km (8.4 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Houston in August?
The average dew point in Houston during August is 21.9°C (71.5°F).
Where is the data for Houston climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Houston, Texas, United States in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- HOUSTON DUNN HELISTOP, TX US
- HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX US
- HOUSTON WILLIAM P HOBBY AIRPORT, TX US
- DW0326 Houston TX US
- EW6288 Houston TX US
- KHOU
- KIAH
- KMCJ