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Harvey (LA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Harvey experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Harvey is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a moderate 17°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Harvey has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1740 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Harvey, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 223 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 74 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Harvey Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Harvey, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: New Orleans, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: New Orleans, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 20°C in January to 28°C in June.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: New Orleans, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Harvey (LA)

Sun   Dec 22
14°C | 3°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
19°C | 6°C
E 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
22°C | 11°C
E 5 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Harvey in the United States of America

During the months of March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Harvey?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, June, July, August, September and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Harvey?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Harvey?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Harvey?
    July tops the wettest month list with 223 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Harvey?
    November is the driest month with 74 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Harvey?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.

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