Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Energy Corridor District was recently selected by the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and
Conservation Assistance Program to receive planning assistance for the West Houston Trail System.
Through this partnership, the Park Service and Energy Corridor District will continue to develop and
improve trails throughout the area.
The Houston Parks & Recreation Department's trail system spans more than 102 miles; the Harris
County Precinct Parks Department trails cover more than 80 miles.
Enjoy the experience of hiking in eastern Texas. The great ecological diversity of the territory, along
with the flora and fauna, allows you to fashion trips that are much more than just “hikes in the woods.”
Houston Weather
The Houston climate is subtropical with high humidity. Mild winds from the south and southeast carry
heat from deserts in Mexico and bring rain, sometimes very heavy, from the Gulf of Mexico. The aver-
age low temperature (41 degrees Fahrenheit) is in January and the average high (94 degrees) in July
and August. The average yearly rainfall is 47.9 inches. The wettest month is June, averaging 5.3
inches, followed closely by May's 5.2 inches. The driest month is February, with 3 inches of rain.
Current weather and forecasts for the Houston area can be obtained by calling the park contact for
the hike you are considering.
Except for high temperatures in July and August and possible showers in May, the weather for hik-
ing in the area is great.
Houston Average Monthly Temperatures
Month
High
Low
January
62
41
February
67
44
March
73
51
April
79
58
May
86
66
June
91
72
July
94
74
August
94
73
September
89
68
October
82
59
