Texas – Sunlight washes over Houston this afternoon, bright and sharp against dry pavement as a stretch of calm, mild weather settles over the Gulf Coast. The air feels crisp now, but warmth builds quickly as high pressure strengthens heading into the Jan 17–18 weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, the city rises into the upper 50s today with a light northwest breeze easing through Harris County. Skies stay completely clear, giving commuters on I-45, the Gulf Freeway, and Beltway 8 smooth travel and excellent visibility. Lows dip into the upper 40s tonight before a stronger warm-up takes hold.
Friday brings a jump toward the lower 70s, a noticeable shift for mid-January. South winds pick up to 10 mph before turning west in the afternoon, pushing dry air across the metro. After all, the broader U.S. stays locked in sharp winter cold, but Houston sits firmly on the warm side of the national pattern.
Saturday cools back into the mid-50s with mostly sunny skies and a stiff north wind. A slight chance of showers may brush southern Harris County before midnight, but confidence remains low and coverage light. Conditions clear again by sunrise Sunday.
Sunday turns warmer with highs near 55°F and calm winds—ideal for errands, outdoor plans, or early MLK Day travel. Monday climbs into the mid-60s under full sun, marking Houston’s brightest day of the upcoming stretch.
Meteorologists now watch a pattern shift next week as colder air gathers across the central U.S. Houston may feel a small dip by Tuesday, but no impactful weather is expected. How warm does it feel in your neighborhood this afternoon?
Five-Day Weather for Houston, Texas
• Today: Sunny. High near 58°F.
• Tonight: Clear. Low around 47°F.
• Friday: Sunny. High near 72°F.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low near 47°F.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 54°F.
• Saturday Night: Slight chance of showers. Low near 34°F.
• Sunday: Sunny. High near 55°F.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low near 40°F.
• MLK Day: Sunny. High near 65°F.
