Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

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HOUSTON HOBBY'S AUGUST TOP 10 LISTS

The following is a list of Hobby's Top 10 wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Augusts.

Houston Hobby's August Lists (1931-2022)

Wettest
38.87	2017
16.01	1981
12.03	2001
10.76	2015
10.10	1955
9.95	1989
8.86	1947
8.84	1974
8.64	1996
8.45	1959

Driest
0.38	1956
0.68	1999
0.72	1950
0.76	1940
0.79	2011
0.94	1980
1.04	1934
1.09	1952
1.11	1993
1.17	1988

Warmest
89.1	2011
87.0	2021
87.0	2020
86.9	2010
86.7	2019
86.4	1999
86.2	2009
85.9	2018
85.9	2012
85.9	1962

Coolest
80.0	1931
81.1	1967
81.3	1992
81.4	1971
81.5	1973
81.9	1940
82.0	1984
82.0	1975
82.0	1949
82.1	1989

Other Months
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Annual

Hobby Airport is Houston's oldest commercial airport and is located on the southeast side of the city. Hobby Airport was developed in 1927 and was known as WT Carter Field. The city of Houston acquired the site in 1937 and renamed the airport Houston Municipal Airport. In 1967, the airport was renamed William P. Hobby Airport to honor the former Texas governor. Weather observations were established in August 1930. Weather observations continue to be taken today and a continuous set of weather records are available from 1931 to present.

Questions/Comments concerning this data should be sent to Jimmy Fowler.

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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Houston Hobby Top 10 List - August

HOUSTON HOBBY'S AUGUST TOP 10 LISTS