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Houston, TX Weather on October 12
Houston hits 95°F on October 12, 1991 in record-breaking heat
October 12 in Houston typically brings mild autumn conditions with highs near 83°F and lows around 66°F, but the date has seen dramatic extremes across 55 years of records. In 1991, the temperature soared to 95°F, marking the hottest October 12 on record, while 1986 saw an unseasonable dip to 47°F, demonstrating a 48-degree spread between record extremes for this date.
What to Expect on October 12
Planning for October 12th in Houston, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 12 ever in Houston?
The warmest October 12 in Houston, TX reached 95°F in 1991. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 83°F.
What was the coldest October 12 ever in Houston?
The coldest October 12 in Houston, TX dropped to 47°F in 1986. That is 19°F below the long-term average low of 66°F.
What is the average temperature on October 12 in Houston?
On October 12, Houston averages a high of 83°F and a low of 66°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from HOUSTON WB CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for October 12 in Houston?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 12 in Houston, TX, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 12 Weather History in Houston
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 94°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 92°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 92°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 87°F | 67°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2013 | 89°F | 71°F | 2.16" | -- |
| 2012 | 86°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 66°F | 58°F | 1.28" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 66°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 88°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 64°F | 1.88" | -- |
| 2000 | 82°F | 59°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 86°F | 78°F | 2.1" | -- |
| 1996 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 76°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 95°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 72°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 73°F | 47°F | 1.43" | -- |
| 1985 | 86°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 82°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 73°F | 57°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 1982 | 61°F | 58°F | 0.32" | -- |
| 1981 | 88°F | 77°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 1980 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 68°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 77°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 83°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 82°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 75°F | 70°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 78°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: HOUSTON WB CITY
How Has October 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Houston, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.