Houston, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,300,419
Population
3,590/sq mi density
$62,894
Median Income
$41,142 per capita
$253,400
Home Value
$261,740 Zillow
$1,313
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
1,154
Violent Crime/100K
4,325 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,894 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$253,400 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,154 violent crimes/100K (204% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Houston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 665.9 sq mi (1,724.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7857°N, 95.3888°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harris County County |
| Nearest Airport | William P Hobby (HOU) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 13.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 47 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in |
Houston has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (3.3").