After the region’s coldest weather in four years temperatures in Houston will now rapidly swing upward. Within a couple of days average temperatures will rise about 40 degrees higher than they were this past weekend, a remarkable swing. By late week overnight lows should be about 25 degrees warmer than normal.
Today
Winds have already shifted from the north to the southeast, and correspondingly humidity levels have begun to rise. From lows around 50 degrees this morning, temperatures will climb to the mid-60s later today under cloudy skies, with a slight chance of rain. Lows tonight will only fall into the low 60s—in other words, almost not at all.
Tuesday
A gusty day as onshore winds continue to blow inland. Scattered rain chances on Tuesday morning will give way to a mostly cloudy, very warm day, with highs in the upper 70s.
Wednesday and Thursday
The region’s warmth continues, with partly sunny days, highs in the upper 70s (perhaps even touching 80 degrees in a few areas), and very warm nights in the mid- to upper 60s. Last Saturday’s average temperature—the average of the day’s high and low—was just 32 degrees. I expect the average temperature toward the end of the week to be in the low 70s for most Houston.
(Space City Weather is sponsored by Westbury Christian School for this month)