<p>I'm not a fan of hot weather, but I'm actually really looking into Rice because it's a great school and it has everything that I want. However, the weather thing....</p>
<p>so is Houston hot or is it hot and humid (i hate humidity!!)? How are the winters? Can you fry an egg on the sidewalk in June? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>oh, and I'm from Pennsylvania, and I think it gets too hot here in the summer.</p>
<p>It's hot and humid all the time. It's pretty much the most humid place in Texas. You can fry an egg on the sidewalk in November, let alone in June. And winters? What winters? You mean that brief time where the temperature gets down to around 70?</p>
<p>Yes, to fry an egg in June. You probably wouldn't be in Houston in June. Some kids wear shorts and sandals all the time. Humidity is high some seasons. Buildings are all air-conditioned.</p>
<p>Currently 88 degrees, but it is very humid. The winters are not cold. I lived there for a year while the wife was finishing med school, and I recall winter days ranging in the mid 50's to low 60's.</p>
<p>The only thing I care about for weather is that the leaves change colour in fall. Coming from Arizona, I have never gotten to fully experience a real fall or winter. Unfortunately, I don't think I can handle a ton ton ton of snow.</p>
<p>So, in regards to Rice. Do the leaves at least change colour in the fall?</p>
<p>They turn brown.</p>
<p>As to whether the leaves turn color, it depends on the year. I've lived in Houston for over 20 years and some years they change colors (especially the pear trees) and some years they either stay on and turn brown and are pushed off in the spring time by the new buds. It seems to depend on whether it gets cool enough in the fall. There are a lot of evergreen trees in Houston, though.</p>
<p>And as to humidity, there are times year-round that it will be humid. There are some days that there will be low humidity.</p>
<p>It will feel like a Pennsylvania summer at the beginning of the school year for a couple weeks and maybe at the end of the year for a few weeks, but that's about as bad as it gets while school is in session.</p>
<p>^ i suppose that's bearable..</p>
<p>i'm also not a fan of really cold weather, but it seems like i won't have to worry about it in Texas!</p>
<p>wow. i sound like a brat.</p>
<p>It's really hot and humid.</p>
<p>There are plenty of random cold fronts to keep you guessing, though.</p>
<p>It can get down into the 40's and 50's during December-February. October-April is generally very pleasant, with a few hot spells and a few cooler spells thrown in there. I tried to wear shorts all year around, but it got a bit too cold for that. It'll be hot when you first get there, and toward the end of the year it might get a little warm for your taste, but it really is quite nice most of year. The humidity is bad during the summer, but when it's not hot outside, it's not too bad (either that or I got used to it!).</p>
<p>On many of those hot and humid days the air quality will also be bad. Houston air is usually pretty bad. Not good if you have asthma or other breathing issues.</p>
<p>Also plan for a lot of rainy days but at least you don't have to worry much about ice or snow.</p>
<p>It's really really hot. But I am used to it since I am from Dallas. And every place has A/C.</p>
<p>Neither of my kids complain about the air quality. I like to think that all the green grass and trees help filter the air and provide more oxygen. Dd did complain about the air in China (awful) and the air in Santiago (not quite as bad).</p>
<p>There might be smog because Houston is known for lots of industries and top companies who produce a variety of goods. Its known for lot of rain and mugginess. Other than that, i love the weather. Sunny days are the best but Galveston is close by so you can enjoy the day!</p>
<p>if the air quality there is better than China's (i'm from China originally), then i'm alright!</p>
<p>thanks everyone for the response! </p>
<p>if accepted, i'll go down and visit in april and see how the weather is.
and i'll be sure to fry an egg sometime on the sidewalk if i end up going there ;)</p>
<p>I live in Houston near the Rice area. Yes it is hot and yes it is humid. You won't be here during the worst of the summer, but be prepared to sweat in winter. In all honesty it is definitely bearable, and as an added bonus the Rice neighborhood is beautiful. You're also minutes away from the parts of town college students usually like.</p>
<p>Oh. I hate Houston weather. But don't let that stop you, I love the city. Just be prepared some days to be soaked by the humidity when you open the door, and such.</p>