Weather in Houston in August
In an average August, Houston sees a daily high around 92°F and a low around 76°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 92°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 87°F to 98°F |
| Average low | 76°F |
| Typical low range | 73°F to 79°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
107°F
2023-08-24
Lowest
75°F
2017-08-29
Low
Highest
82°F
2023-08-22
Lowest
61°F
1992-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
160°F
2023-08-20
Lowest
75°F
2017-08-29
Humidity
Highest
25.4 g/m³
2017-08-10
Lowest
11.4 g/m³
2004-08-13
Wind
Highest
32 mph
1983-08-18
Lowest
4 mph
1995-08-28
Gust
Highest
65 mph
1983-08-18
Lowest
10 mph
2024-08-06
Precip
Wettest
24.05 in
2017
Driest
0.26 in
2023
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