Houston, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Shasta County, California

Houston is a historical community (former settlement) in Shasta County, California. It is 2.2 miles E of Bella Vista, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96003.

Houston at a glance

State
California
County
Shasta County
ZIP code
96003
Nearest town
Bella Vista (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
40.6519, -122.2997

Weather in Houston now

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Houston weather by the hour

Houston weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houston.

This week in Houston

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houston

What is the weather usually like in Houston?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°52°69°85°102°55°40°Jan59°42°Feb63°44°Mar70°48°Apr79°55°May88°63°Jun97°69°Jul96°68°Aug90°63°Sep78°55°Oct62°46°Nov54°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.5"Jan11.4"Feb9.2"Mar4.6"Apr2.9"May1.5"Jun0.1"Jul0.2"Aug0.5"Sep3.4"Oct6.6"Nov12.0"Dec

Best time to visit Houston: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHASTA DAM, CA US (USC00048135), adjusted for the elevation of Houston.

Houston weather month by month

January
55° 40°F
10.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
February
59° 42°F
11.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
63° 44°F
9.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
70° 48°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
79° 55°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
88° 63°F
1.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
97° 69°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
96° 68°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
90° 63°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
78° 55°F
3.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
62° 46°F
6.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
54° 41°F
12.0 in of rain · 10 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Houston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:08 PM9 h 39 min
February7:00 AM5:45 PM10 h 44 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:49 PM13 h 21 min
May5:50 AM8:20 PM14 h 30 min
June5:36 AM8:43 PM15 h 7 min
July5:49 AM8:40 PM14 h 50 min
August6:18 AM8:08 PM13 h 49 min
September6:48 AM7:19 PM12 h 30 min
October7:19 AM6:30 PM11 h 11 min
November6:54 AM4:52 PM9 h 58 min
December7:24 AM4:44 PM9 h 19 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Houston?

Houston has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).

It gets about 63.0 inches (1,601 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Houston is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Houston

The closest live webcam is Shasta Lake: Pine Grove, 3.1 miles W of Houston.

Shasta Lake: Pine GroveShasta Lake · 3.1 mi WOn Windy
I-5 · Pine GroveI-5 · Shasta Lake · 3.1 mi W
Pine Grove: Mountain GatePine Grove · 3.6 mi NWOn Windy
I-5 · Mountain GateI-5 · Redding · 3.6 mi NW
Redding › South: I5-SR273Redding · 3.9 mi SWOn Windy
I-5 · I5-SR273I-5 South · Redding · 3.9 mi SW
Redding: Clay Street › North: I5-SR299Redding · 4.3 mi SWOn Windy
I-5 · I5-SR299I-5 North · Redding · 4.3 mi SW
Mountain Gate: WonderlandMountain Gate · 4.6 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Houston.

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Map of Houston, CA

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Questions about Houston

Where is Houston, CA?

Houston is a historical community (former settlement) in Shasta County, California, 2.2 miles E of Bella Vista.

What county is Houston in?

Houston is in Shasta County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Houston, CA?

The ZIP code for Houston is 96003.

What is the nearest town to Houston?

Bella Vista, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Houston?

Yes. The closest is Shasta Lake: Pine Grove, 3.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Houston?

July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Houston?

January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Houston?

About 63.0 inches (1,601 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Houston?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Houston?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Houston have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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