Galveston climate
Heat, humidity, tropical storms, storm surge, flooding, cooling, and power shape the year
NOAA's Galveston Scholes Field 1991 to 2020 normals report an annual mean temperature of 72.3 degrees Fahrenheit and 47.22 inches of annual precipitation. Station averages are not a forecast, and tropical storms, storm surge, flooding, and heat can vary sharply by location and event.
Inspect air conditioning, dehumidification, windows, shutters, roof, gutters, drainage, elevation, mold control, wind and flood coverage, backup power, water, internet, shade, evacuation routes, and the route to care. Keep indoor options available for heat, rain, wind, and power interruptions.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Excellent
4.3 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 87°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 8 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Excellent
Warm · 87°F
Excellent
4.8 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 56°F / 13°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 1 day/year
- Winter Feel
- Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
4.7 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 80%
- Comfortable Months
- 8 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1729 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Good
Fair
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 7.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
- Toughest Months
- Sep, Aug, Jul
- Heat Risk
- Low
- Drought Risk
- High
- Weather Volatility
- Strong
Good · 7.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Very Good
3.6 / 5
Galveston in everyday life
Could Galveston work for you?
What may work well
- NOAA provides a labeled annual temperature and precipitation reference.
- UTMB, indoor options, the coastal setting, and seasonal events give the year several choices.
What to think about
- Heat, humidity, tropical systems, surge, flooding, cooling, mold, power, insurance, and evacuation require attention.
- Station normals describe typical conditions rather than a forecast for one property.
Choose Galveston for the whole year
Inspect comfort systems
Review air conditioning, dehumidification, windows, shutters, roof, drainage, elevation, mold control, power, water, shade, and internet.
Price coastal resilience
Ask about wind and flood coverage, elevation, roof, windows, drainage, trees, warnings, power, evacuation, insurance, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair meals, hospital care, events, reading, home activities, and indoor recreation with waterfront plans during heat or storms.
Questions retirees ask
What is Galveston weather like?
NOAA normals show an annual mean of 72.3 degrees and 47.22 inches of precipitation, but tropical storms, surge, flooding, and heat vary by location and event. Review cooling, insurance, power, and evacuation for the home.
What should I inspect before choosing a home?
Review air conditioning, dehumidification, windows, shutters, roof, gutters, drainage, elevation, mold, wind and flood coverage, backup power, water, internet, and the route to care.
Galveston's climate choice depends on cooling, coastal insurance, storm and surge planning, power, indoor options, evacuation, and routes that remain manageable through the island year.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
- Open-Meteo + Climate Heuristic
Used for Weather Volatility
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