Houston, Texas — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Harris County, Texas, USA.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Electricity
- 110 volts AC, 50Hz; flat two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 884mm (34.8 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Chevron Houston Marathon
January
Website: www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
February/March
World’s largest livestock, rodeo and horse show.
Reliant Stadium
Website: www.hlsr.com
Houston Children’s Festival
April
Houston’s official family celebration with games, activities and adventure zones.
Downtown
Website: www.houstonchildrensfestival.com
Houston International Festival
April
Performing and visual arts festival.
Downtown
Website: www.ifest.org
ArtCar Parade
May
The oldest and largest parade of its kind brings 250,000 spectators to see 250-plus cars transformed into artwork.
Downtown
Freedom Over Texas
July
Features live entertainment and the largest land-based fireworks display in the USA.
Eleanor Tinsley Park
Website: www.chevysfreedomovertexas.com
Houston Shakespeare Festival
August
Miller Outdoor Theater, Hermann Park
Website: www.milleroutdoortheater.com
Fiestas Patrias
September
Street parade celebrating Mexico’s independence from Spain.
Downtown
International Quilt Festival
October/November
Antique and contemporary quilts on display.
George R Brown Convention Center
Website: www.quilts.com
Uptown Tree Lighting
November
Parades through the streets followed by a tree lighting ceremony.
Galleria
Website: www.wamuparade.com
