Houston climate

The climate of Houston is subtropical monsoon and humid.

Houston is located in the southern United States, near the Gulf of Mexico. Its climate is long in summer and short in winter. It entered summer in May, and it really cooled down in 10. The highest temperature in summer is generally 32 to 36 degrees, and the temperature exceeding 40 degrees lasts for 7 to 10 days every year, often in early September.

The climate is warm in winter, but there will be 7 to 10 days when the minimum temperature is below zero, usually at 1 month. Although the temperature can drop below zero at night, it will rise during the day. It seldom snows in winter.

Houston is located in the north of Mexico Plain in the southeast of Texas, 80.45 kilometers away from the Gulf of Mexico, with an altitude of 14.93 meters. 1598 ㎞ What is the total area of the urban area? , the population is about 1.95 million.

Houston is the largest city in Texas, the fourth largest city in the United States and the largest economic center along the Gulf Coast. The city covers an area of 65,438+0,440 square kilometers and is named after Sam Houston, then president of Texas and China.

Extended information: Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, is located in the north of the Gulf Plain in southeastern Texas, 80 kilometers away from the Gulf of Mexico and 49 feet above sea level (14.94 meters). The city was named after Sam Houston, then president of Texas.

Greater Houston area (including seven surrounding counties), with an area of 6,304 square miles and a population of about 565,438+800,000 (2000); The urban area of Houston is 6 17 square miles. Mainly white, black and Mexican. Among them, the population of Mexico is growing rapidly. (Note: Counties in the United States are larger than cities)

Other cities have subtropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 20.7℃ and an average annual rainfall of1224 mm. Summer is hot and humid, and the temperature above 33 degrees Celsius reaches 94 days. The annual sunshine duration is 188 days, and there are many hurricanes from July to 165438+ 10 every year.

There are abundant oil and natural gas around the city, especially along the Gulf Coast. In addition, barite, gypsum, magnesium, salt, wood and fresh water resources are also abundant.

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