Houston City, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Houston City is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.5 miles W of Avoca, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18641.
Houston City at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18641
- Nearest town
- Avoca (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.3372, -75.7333
Weather in Houston City now
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Houston City weather by the hour
Houston City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houston City.
This week in Houston City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houston City
What is the weather usually like in Houston City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 984 mm
- 45.1 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Houston City: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US (USW00014777), adjusted for the elevation of Houston City.
Houston City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houston City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Houston City?
Houston City has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Houston City is May–June and August–September. 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 City
The closest live webcam is Avoca, 0.3 miles SW of Houston City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Houston City.
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Questions about Houston City
Where is Houston City, PA?
Houston City is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 0.5 miles W of Avoca.
What county is Houston City in?
Houston City is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Houston City, PA?
The ZIP code for Houston City is 18641.
What is the nearest town to Houston City?
Avoca, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Houston City?
Yes. The closest is Avoca, 0.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Houston City?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Houston City?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Houston City?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Houston City?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Houston City?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houston City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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