South Houston weather in April
In April, South Houston sees average daytime highs of 78°F and overnight lows near 61°F, with 3.8 in of rain across 8.9 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 81°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is South Houston's 6th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see South Houston's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 78°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 61°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.8 in
- 8.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 6:00 AM – 6:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.9
- out of 10
South Houston is city in Harris County, Texas, United States.
- Density
- 2,219/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 81°F by the end.
A typical April day in South Houston reaches about 78°F in the afternoon and slips back to 61°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 71°F and 84°F. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 6°F warmer than March and about 7°F cooler than May.
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| Avg high (°F) | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Avg low (°F) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 58 |
| 2 | 75 | 58 |
| 3 | 76 | 58 |
| 4 | 76 | 58 |
| 5 | 76 | 59 |
| 6 | 76 | 59 |
| 7 | 76 | 59 |
| 8 | 76 | 59 |
| 9 | 77 | 59 |
| 10 | 77 | 59 |
| 11 | 77 | 60 |
| 12 | 77 | 60 |
| 13 | 77 | 60 |
| 14 | 78 | 60 |
| 15 | 78 | 60 |
| 16 | 78 | 61 |
| 17 | 78 | 61 |
| 18 | 78 | 61 |
| 19 | 79 | 61 |
| 20 | 79 | 62 |
| 21 | 79 | 62 |
| 22 | 80 | 62 |
| 23 | 80 | 62 |
| 24 | 80 | 63 |
| 25 | 80 | 63 |
| 26 | 80 | 63 |
| 27 | 81 | 64 |
| 28 | 81 | 64 |
| 29 | 81 | 64 |
| 30 | 81 | 64 |
How April really feels in South Houston
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
April sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
South Houston weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63° / 45° | 4.2 | 10 | 10.3 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 66° / 49° | 3.3 | 9 | 10.9 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 72° / 55° | 3.7 | 9.2 | 11.8 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 78° / 61° | 3.8 | 8.9 | 12.7 | 6.9 |
| May | 85° / 69° | 3.5 | 9.8 | 13.5 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 89° / 74° | 4.5 | 12.8 | 13.9 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 91° / 76° | 3.6 | 12.7 | 13.7 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 92° / 75° | 3.9 | 13.3 | 13.1 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 88° / 71° | 4.6 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 81° / 62° | 4.1 | 8.7 | 11.3 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 71° / 53° | 4.1 | 8.3 | 10.5 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 65° / 47° | 4.2 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 5.9 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 54 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 48 | 52 |
| 6 | 48 | 52 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 49 | 51 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 51 | 49 |
| 14 | 52 | 48 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 51 | 49 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in April
South Houston gets around 3.8 in of rain over 8.9 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 30% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 33 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 32 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 32 |
| 8 | 31 |
| 9 | 31 |
| 10 | 31 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 29 |
| 15 | 29 |
| 16 | 29 |
| 17 | 29 |
| 18 | 29 |
| 19 | 29 |
| 20 | 29 |
| 21 | 29 |
| 22 | 29 |
| 23 | 29 |
| 24 | 29 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 28 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 28 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 27 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 28% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 38% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 4 |
| 2 | 36 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 4 |
| 3 | 35 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 4 |
| 4 | 35 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 5 |
| 5 | 35 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 5 |
| 6 | 34 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 5 |
| 7 | 34 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 6 |
| 8 | 33 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 6 |
| 9 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 6 |
| 10 | 32 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 6 |
| 11 | 32 | 15 | 22 | 26 | 6 |
| 12 | 31 | 14 | 22 | 27 | 6 |
| 13 | 30 | 14 | 22 | 27 | 6 |
| 14 | 29 | 14 | 22 | 28 | 7 |
| 15 | 28 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 7 |
| 16 | 27 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 7 |
| 17 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 8 |
| 18 | 26 | 14 | 21 | 31 | 8 |
| 19 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 9 |
| 20 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 32 | 9 |
| 21 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 32 | 10 |
| 22 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 32 | 11 |
| 23 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 32 | 12 |
| 24 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 32 | 13 |
| 25 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 32 | 14 |
| 26 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 15 |
| 27 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 17 |
| 28 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 32 | 18 |
| 29 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 31 | 20 |
| 30 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 31 | 21 |
Wind in April
Winds average 9 mph in April, the windiest month of the year.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 9 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:18 AM to 5:45 AM, and sunset from 6:34 PM to 6:51 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:18 | 6:34 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:16 | 6:34 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:15 | 6:35 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:14 | 6:35 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:13 | 6:36 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:11 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:37 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:38 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:38 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:39 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:40 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:40 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:41 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 6:02 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:43 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 5:59 | 6:43 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:44 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:44 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:55 | 6:45 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:53 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:52 | 6:47 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:51 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:50 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:49 | 6:49 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:48 | 6:49 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:47 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:46 | 6:51 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:51 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.44 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.6 kWh/m² to a high of 6.21 kWh/m² in July across the year — April's 5.44 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for South Houston
None of South Houston's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
South Houston sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is April a good time to visit South Houston?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit South Houston for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for South Houston in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, South Houston sees daytime highs around 78°F and nights near 61°F. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near South Houston in April
The nearest coast averages about 71°F in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 38 mi away) is warmest in August at about 86°F and coldest in January near 59°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 3 to Nov 25 — about 7.8 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 59 | 60 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 70 | 63 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | Cool |
| Feb | 60 | Cool |
| Mar | 64 | Cool |
| Apr | 71 | Refreshing |
| May | 78 | Warm |
| Jun | 83 | Tropical |
| Jul | 85 | Tropical |
| Aug | 86 | Tropical |
| Sep | 84 | Tropical |
| Oct | 78 | Warm |
| Nov | 70 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 63 | Cool |
UV index in South Houston in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in South Houston peaks around July 20 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in South Houston in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in South Houston is worst in July — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (December, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is South Houston?
South Houston sits at 29.7°N, 95.2°W, 30 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Pasadena, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around South Houston
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of South Houston.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around South Houston has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 ft around an average of 36 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 200 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 348 ft.
The land around South Houston is covered by artificial surfaces (51%) and trees (38%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (39%) and trees (38%) within 10 miles, and trees (38%) and grassland (24%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for South Houston (29.663°, -95.2355°, elevation 30 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).