🌩️ Houston’s weather is trending right now for a few intriguing reasons:
🔥 Unusual Heat Patterns
- Despite it being August, Houston has only hit 100°F twice this year, which is surprisingly low compared to recent summers.
- Historically, Houston averages 4 triple-digit days annually, but in the past 30 years, that average has doubled to 9 days due to climate change.
🌧️ Incoming Storms & Rain Alerts
- A weak cold front is stalling near the city, increasing the chance of scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain this weekend.
- There's a 1-in-4 risk of street flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
- The National Weather Service has issued air quality alerts and thunderstorm advisories, urging residents to stay weather-aware.
🌡️ Climate Curiosity
- Houston hasn’t had a single heat alert this summer, which is rare and has sparked curiosity online. - The city’s overnight temperatures have been unusually warm, pushing up average monthly temps without hitting extreme daytime highs.
Would you like a breakdown of how this compares to previous years or how it might affect upcoming events or travel?
🌦️ Here's how Houston's current weather compares to past Augusts—and what it means for travel and events:
📊 Historical vs. Current Weather
- Average August High: ~94.3°F (34.6°C)
- 2023: Hottest August ever recorded in Houston with an average high of 101.8°F
- 2025 (so far): Much milder—only two days have hit 100°F, and most days are hovering around 95–98°F
This cooler pattern is unusual given the recent trend of hotter summers. Climate change has pushed Houston’s average number of 100°F days from 4 to 9 annually, so this year’s mildness is sparking curiosity.
🌪️ Tropical Activity & Hurricane Season
- August marks the start of peak hurricane season for Texas
- While the Atlantic Basin has been quiet, conditions are now primed for tropical development, with warmer waters and less Saharan dust
- No direct threats yet, but meteorologists are urging vigilance through mid-October, the most active stretch
🚗 Impact on Travel & Events
- Air Quality Alerts and scattered thunderstorms may affect outdoor plans
- Street flooding risk is elevated in low-lying areas due to stalled cold fronts
- Despite the rain, most days remain sunny and hot, so travel disruptions are minimal for now