Helms, TX

Unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas

Helms is a small unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas. It is 4.9 miles NW of Columbus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 78934.

Helms at a glance

State
Texas
County
Colorado County
ZIP code
78934
Nearest town
Columbus (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.6503, -96.5028

Weather in Helms now

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Helms weather by the hour

Helms weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Helms

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helms

What is the weather usually like in Helms?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°51°69°86°103°64°39°Jan68°43°Feb75°49°Mar81°56°Apr87°64°May93°70°Jun96°71°Jul98°71°Aug93°66°Sep85°56°Oct74°47°Nov66°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan2.8"Feb3.3"Mar3.8"Apr4.8"May5.1"Jun2.9"Jul3.3"Aug3.3"Sep4.7"Oct4.0"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Helms: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBUS, TX US (USC00411911), adjusted for the elevation of Helms.

Helms weather month by month

January
64° 39°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
68° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
75° 49°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
81° 56°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
87° 64°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
93° 70°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
96° 71°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
98° 71°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
93° 66°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
85° 56°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
74° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
66° 40°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Helms through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:50 PM10 h 30 min
February7:03 AM6:16 PM11 h 12 min
March7:34 AM7:35 PM12 h 1 min
April6:57 AM7:54 PM12 h 56 min
May6:31 AM8:13 PM13 h 41 min
June6:24 AM8:29 PM14 h 5 min
July6:34 AM8:29 PM13 h 54 min
August6:52 AM8:08 PM13 h 15 min
September7:09 AM7:32 PM12 h 22 min
October7:26 AM6:56 PM11 h 30 min
November6:49 AM5:31 PM10 h 42 min
December7:12 AM5:30 PM10 h 17 min

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

What is the weather like in Helms?

Helms has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Helms is March–April and October–November. 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 Helms

The closest live webcam is Glidden › East: IH-10 @ Hatterman Lane - Columbus, 9.2 miles W of Helms.

Glidden › East: IH-10 @ Hatterman Lane - ColumbusGlidden · 9.2 mi WOn Windy
Borden › East: IH-10 @ CR-210Borden · 12.4 mi WOn Windy
Sealy › West: IH-10 West @ San Bernard RiverSealy · 13.5 mi NEOn Windy
Sealy › West: IH-10 West @ Old Columbus RdSealy · 14.7 mi NEOn Windy
Sealy › West: IH-10 West @ Beckendorff RdSealy · 15.6 mi NEOn Windy
Sealy › West: IH-10 West @ Beckendorff Rd. (E)Sealy · 16.6 mi NEOn Windy
Weimar › East: IH-10 @ CR-240Weimar · 17.1 mi WOn Windy
Sealy › West: IH-10 West @ Pyka Rd (W)Sealy · 17.5 mi NEOn Windy
Sealy › West: IH-10 West @ Pyka RdSealy · 18.5 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helms.

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Questions about Helms

Where is Helms, TX?

Helms is an unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas, 4.9 miles NW of Columbus.

What county is Helms in?

Helms is in Colorado County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of Helms, TX?

The ZIP code for Helms is 78934.

What is the nearest town to Helms?

Columbus, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Helms?

Yes. The closest is Glidden › East: IH-10 @ Hatterman Lane - Columbus, 9.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Helms?

August, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).

What is the coldest month in Helms?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Helms?

About 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Helms?

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

When is the best time to visit Helms?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Helms have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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