Houston: How Often Is It Below Freezing?

Houston, Texas, is known for its mild winters, but that doesn't mean it avoids freezing temperatures entirely. From 1950 to 2021, the average number of days below freezing°F in Houston was 10.58. While the city generally experiences a relatively small number of freezing days, there have been exceptions. In the year 1978, Houston encountered an unusually cold winter, with a whopping 39 days below freezing, making it the year with the most freezing days on record. Despite this, Houston residents can typically enjoy a temperate climate for most of the year.