Porter Heights, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Montgomery County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,063
Population
329/sq mi density
$87,361
Median Income
$62,167 per capita
$195,600
Home Value
$235,658 Zillow
$1,102
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$87,361 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,600 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Porter Heights has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 122 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1484°N, 95.3237°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 30.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 21 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in |
Porter Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.0").