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Weather & Climate in Humble, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Humble has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density1,664/sq mi
Coordinates29.9882°N, 95.2644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarris County County
Nearest AirportGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.9 / 100
Community Resilience17.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.

Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 139 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 92 mph 105 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 139 km
2020 Laura Category 4 150 mph 188 km
2020 Delta Category 3 115 mph 196 km
2019 Barry Category 1 75 mph 299 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 244 km
2008 Ike Category 2 109 mph 35 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 92 mph 100 km
2005 Rita Category 3 127 mph 126 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 189 km
2002 Lili Category 1 92 mph 286 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 86 mph 91 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 81 mph 94 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 86 mph 93 km
1985 Juan Category 1 86 mph 232 km
1985 Danny Category 1 92 mph 247 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

796 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 834 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 29 km 30.0 mi 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF4 88 km 1.0 mi 8
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 19 km 10.3 mi 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 66 km 67.9 mi 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 44 km 23.3 mi 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 95 km 28.5 mi 3
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 47 km 0.7 mi 0
Jan 1, 1999 EF3 78 km 5.5 mi 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 18 km 32.0 mi 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 28 km 5.0 mi 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 23 km 25.1 mi 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 71 km 12.7 mi 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 40 km 3.3 mi 1
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 95 km 9.6 mi 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 65 km 3.6 mi 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 32 km 0.8 mi 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 59 km 1.5 mi 3
Mar 23, 1969 EF3 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 40 km 6.2 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 95 km 19.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 61 km
2015 WF WEST END 2015 6,590 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 75 km
2012 WF FROZEN POINT 5,738 85 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 68 km
2000 JACKSON DIT 5,402 87 km
2017 TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON 5,175 92 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 71 km
2010 WHARTON 5,084 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 68 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 65 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,502 88 km
2009 AHR EAST POST IKE RX 09 4,500 90 km
2005 YELLOW RAIL PRAIRIE 4,358 84 km
2002 S RES CAMPBELL 4,352 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 69 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 64 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 85°F (30°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in

Humble has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.8").

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