Houston August Weather Facts

Date: August 3, 2015 Author: cdoelle Comments: Leave a reply

Welcome to August! This is usually our hottest month here in Texas!

Temperatures in August average 93 degrees for the high and 75 degrees for the low.

Houston’s record high for August is 106 degrees set in 1962 and the record low is degrees 64 set in 1967.

The average humidity for Houston in August averages at about 84%.

You can expect an average of 4.5 inches of rain this month.

Fun Fact: On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage across the Atlantic.

July Home Maintenance Checklist

Date: July 21, 2015 Author: cdoelle

Check all exterior walls for peeling or cracked paint. If you decide to repaint your house yourself, you can cut this job down to size by painting just one or two walls per year. Typically, paint on south and west-facing walls deteriorates faster and requires more frequent recoating than paint on north or east-facing walls.
Carefully inspect brick or masonry siding for cracks or missing mortar. Repair with fresh mortar or concrete caulk.
Inspect roofing material for cracks and loose or missing shingles and repair as necessary. If you have access to attic spaces, check underneath the roof for stains that indicate leaks, especially from “flashed” areas in roof valleys and around chimneys and vent stacks.
Inspect the operation of automatic light timers and motion-detector systems, especially if you plan a vacation.
Prune trees and shrubs so that branches do not come in contact with exterior siding.
Clean and repair cracks in concrete driveways using epoxy patching material. Repair asphalt driveways using asphalt patching material. Seal asphalt driveways every other year.
Inspect foundation walls for signs of termites –- tunnels or dirt bridges. If you suspect termites, contact a professional exterminator.

Date: July 7, 2015 Author: cdoelle

Welcome to July! National Hot Dog and Ice Cream Month!

Temperatures in July average 94 degrees for the high and 75 degrees for the low.

Houston’s record high for July is 104 degrees set in 1954 and the record low is degrees 45 set in 1983.

The average humidity for Houston in July averages at about 85%.

You can expect an average of 4.63 inches of rain this month.

Fun Fact: The month of July was named after Julius Caesar.

Date: June 16, 2015 Author: cdoelle Comments: Leave a reply

Clean and seal decks. Ideally, you’ll need three consecutive warm, sunny days. On day one, dry out the deck. Apply deck cleaner and scrub the deck on the second day and let it dry 24 hours. On the third day, apply deck sealer.
Hire a certified chimney sweep to inspect and clean chimneys. Doing this task now instead of the fall allows plenty of time for repairs before the next heating season. It’s also easier to schedule a sweep.
Wash the exterior of your house, using ordinary garden hose pressure and a mild detergent. Beware of the pressure washers – they are powerful enough to force water under the siding where it may encourage mildew and rot.
Caulk exterior joints around window and doors.
Clean lint from the entire clothes dryer vent system, from the dryer to the exterior vent cap.
Inspect and repair or repaint all patio and deck furniture.
Check operation of attic fans and roof-mounted turbine vents.

Date: June 2, 2015 Author: cdoelle Comments: Leave a reply

Welcome to June! Maybe take your Father fishing month?

Temperatures in June average 91 degrees for the high and 74 degrees for the low.

Houston’s record high for June is 101 degrees set in 1998 and the record low is degrees 56 set in 1984.

The average humidity for Houston in June averages at about 75%.

You can expect an average of 6.8 inches of rain this month.

Fun Fact: The first attempt at a motion picture was made on June 15, 1878, to see if all 4 of a horse’s hooves left the ground while it was running.