Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Houston experiences comfortable temperatures from March to April and October.
However, the city faces discomfort due to high temperatures from May to September, often exceeding 30°C.
The highest temperatures are in August and July with maximums above 33.0C.
The minimum temperatures in January and December are the lowest.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

In Houston, total sun hours (sh) peak in June at 7.6 hours per day, while precipitation levels (prec) are at their highest in November with 7.56 mm.
Overall, the summer months generally record more sun hours with a noticeable dip in precipitation, whereas winter months see less sun but increased rainfall, particularly in November. This trend indicates a seasonal variation where warmer months correlate with higher sun exposure and drier conditions.

Sunny Weather

Period	Houston
Jan	4.2 hours/day
Feb	3.2 hours/day
Mar	4.4 hours/day
Apr	4.9 hours/day
May	5.8 hours/day
Jun	5.9 hours/day
Jul	5.6 hours/day
Aug	5.9 hours/day
Sep	5.1 hours/day
Oct	5.7 hours/day
Nov	4.4 hours/day
Dec	3.9 hours/day
Average	4.9 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Houston, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 06:21, while the latest is at 07:24 in October, indicating a notable change in light duration as summer transitions into fall.
Sunset times vary significantly, with the latest sunset at 20:22 in June and the earliest at 17:25 in December, resulting in a drastic reduction of day length during the winter months.
The longest day is experienced in June at 14 hours and 1 minute, contrasting sharply with the shortest day in December, which is only 10 hours and 16 minutes long. This variance highlights Houston's seasonal shifts, showcasing a lengthy summer and brief winter daylight.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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