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| Climate |
| Houston's climate is classified as being humid
subtropical. The city is located in the gulf coastal plains
biome, and the vegetation is classified as a temperate grassland.
Much of Houston was built on forested land, marshes or prairie,
all of which can still be seen in surrounding areas. Average
yearly precipitation levels range from 36 to 48 inches. Prevailing
winds are from the south and southeast during most of the year,
bringing heat from the deserts of Mexico and moisture from the
Gulf of Mexico. |
| In summertime, daily high temperatures are in
the 90 to 105 °F range throughout much of July and August.
The air tends to feel still and the humidity (often 90 to 100%
relative humidity) makes the air feel hotter than it really
is. To cope with the heat, people use air conditioning in nearly
every car and post-war building in the city. |
| Summer thunderstorms sometimes bring the moderately
common tornadoes to the area. Afternoon rains are not uncommon,
and Houston meteorologists are not given to predicting a zero
percent chance of rain on most days. |
| Winters in Houston are cool and temperate. The
coolest period is usually in January, when north winds bring
winter rains. Snow is almost unheard of, and typically does
not accumulate when it is seen. |
| Houston's climate is often compared to that of
Dallas, Texas. Dallas has a hot and dry climate while Houston
has a hot and humid climate. While Dallas gets hotter temperatures,
Houston's heat index is often higher. |
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