Humidity in Houston ? (Dallas, San Antonio, Austin: living in, versus, stores)

[Sunderpig2]

I agree with ahzzie that the humidity isn't an issue all year, especially since 1/2 of the year has pleasant temps (Nov. through April). But the long hot stretch (May through October) is very significant, and can be very difficult and pleasant for many, especially when you throw in the humidity. I for one am looking forward to getting away from the humidity.

Back to the salt air question, it's mostly relevant to those who live directly on the coast, especially if they drive on the beach. The salt water and salt air can have a corrosive effect on vehicles over an extended period of time.

[lhafer]

I agree about Spring and Fall being very nice in Houston. It's really great actually. Only problem is it doesn't seem to last as long as the dreaded summer heat.

And coastal cities of course have tons of humidity and mugginess. But they usually also have coastal breezes that help.

[ahzzie]

Originally Posted by Sunderpig

I agree with ahzzie that the humidity isn't an issue all year, especially since 1/2 of the year has pleasant temps (Nov. through April). But the long hot stretch (May through October) is very significant, and can be very difficult and pleasant for many, especially when you throw in the humidity. I for one am looking forward to getting away from the humidity.

Agreed. Yes the humidity begins to increase in May but, excluding extreme years like this year, the temps are not yet high enough to cause discomfort in most people. The time when the heat and humidity really begin to take it's toll is June through September. For the most part late September and October is the beginning of the cooldown. I seem to remember in years past having to occasionally wear a jacket at night in October. But then again with the weather patterns changing so much globally that may no longer be the case.

[TVC15]

You will only experience humidity in Houston. Your skin and plants will LOVE it! Even though it is also good for your hair...your hair won't behave as if it is good for it!

If I were you I would force myself to go out in it everyday for an hour or more so you can acclimate to it quicker! Early morning the best if your schedule permits. Besides your skin and plants will thank you for it!

You will take a lot more showers then you did in AZ but it feels so good to be clean.

[ahzzie]

Originally Posted by TVC15

You will only experience humidity in Houston.

Houston is not the only place in Texas with humidity. Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin all have their share as well. Here's a climate zone map of the US...

File:Climatemapusa2.PNG - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[glorplaxy]

Humidity is rather high here except for some parts of the winter. I play some different instruments and some use natural animal skin, which is susceptible to changes in humidity, and most of the year they are rendered useless by high humidity unless i am CONSTANTLY tuning them. I, however, got used to our climate. Id take wet humidity over splitting dryness anyday. Houston is supposed to be wet, hot, sticky, and sexy... now if we could just tackle our problem with overweight people wed have something..

[TonyG5003]

In Texas, I've lived in 3 different humidity "zones" for extended periods of time. I'm from Houston - then lived in Midland (on the edge of a desert), and now Austin - right in the middle.

In the late spring and all summer, Houston's humidity is just unbearable, for me anyway... it's like being suffocated.

Moving to Midland from Houston, the lack of humidity was a welcome change. But over time (was there 15 years), I found that it negatively impacted my health. I had nosebleeds with alarming regularity, my skin - in particular my face - cracked and peeled constantly no matter how much moisturizer I applied, and my eyes were always red and irritated due to the dryness. Yes, in the shade, the temps feel cooler. But step out into the sun on a 95+ day, and to me, it feels like your skin is literally baking. And 105+... it's like a convection oven. This is when some humidity feels better on the skin.

Austin has been a nice middle ground. Better skin, no nosebleeds, and my eyes have been fine. We can get some pretty high humidity here too... but nothing like Houston. I think the humidity in the summer here ranges from 40%-60%. Houston can easily have 80%+ humidity even during the hottest temps. "Sauna" indeed.

[TonyG5003]

Originally Posted by TVC15

You will only experience humidity in Houston.

Originally Posted by ahzzie

Houston is not the only place in Texas with humidity. Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin all have their share as well. Here's a climate zone map of the US...

File:Climatemapusa2.PNG - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I could be wrong... but I think TVC15 meant that it's essentially always humid in Houston - not that Houston's the only place in TX that's humid.

[retrodog]

Yep, the weather is mostly beautiful from November to April. Fantastic winters. In the summer, you just have to get into fishing or some other water hobby. The salt water here isn't the most beautiful, but there's plenty of it and the water sports are very good.

[jcash]

No! Wait! Houston is humid? Did not know that. Must be why my skin feels sooooo nice!