Houston

United States
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Elected 2016

City Snapshot

Population: Mayor's Jurisdiction

5.64 million people

Area: Mayor's Jurisdiction

1625 km2

Annual Rainfall

1264 mm/year

Average Temperature

21.0 °C

GDP (US Dollars)

$483 Billion

* Bar graph maximums are derived from the C40 Member with the greatest value in each category. An indicator ( ) also displays the average of all C40 Member cities for additional context.

Compact of Mayors Phases Complete

Reflects 2016 data. Progress toward compliance with the Compact is further recognised by the new Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy.

Climate Risks

Type Hazard Severity Action Taken
Extreme Temperature - Hot Extreme Hot Days Serious
Water Scarcity Drought Serious
Extreme Temperature - Hot Heat Wave Serious
Flood Flash or surface flood Serious
Storm Tropical Storm Serious
Wave Action Storm Surge Serious
  • Not specified or under consideration
  • Recognized, but not currently being considered
  • Currently in effect and being piloted
  • Currently in effect at a significant scale across most of the city
  • Currently in effect (city-wide)

Mayoral Powers

  • own and operate
  • set and enforce policies
  • budgetary and revenue control
  • set vision
  • Private Buildings
  • Public Buildings
  • Energy Supply
  • Finance & Economy
  • Public Transport
  • City Roads
  • Urban Land Use
  • Waste
  • Water
  • not available
  • not applicable
  • limited powers
  • partial powers
  • strong powers
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