The hottest period of the year in Houston is typically from late July to early August, with average temperatures reaching around 96 degrees but sometimes exceeding the upper 90s.

Heavy rain from the remnants of Barry may bring relief to drought-stricken areas of South Texas

We get this question a lot when the temperatures reach 100+, “When are we going to see some relief from this crazy heat??” Sometimes, we wish we could snap our fingers and instantly make it cooler, but it IS Texas and it IS August so we’re stuck with it.