Tracking clear skies for NYE in Houston, ahead of a warm start to 2026.

How does this New Year’s stack up historically? Details below.

For New Year’s Day 2026 in Houston? Expect plenty of sunshine and a high near 72— a beautiful and warm way to kick off the year!

New Year’s Day Climatology: How does this New Year’s stack up historically? We’re coming off a very cold morning with feels-like temps in the 20s and 30s but with a seasonable high.

We’re tracking warmer weather in our 10 day forecast with our highs in the 70s and 80s for the most part! And we’re saying goodbye to the morning lows in the 30s and 40s, at least for now.

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