Why visit Waller
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Prairie View A&M University.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Waller
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waller
Waller is a city in Harris and Waller counties in Texas, United States, that is within the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area. Its population was 2,682 at the 2020 U.S. census. The Waller area is located along U.S. Route 290 (Northwest Freeway) 41 miles (66 km) northwest of downtown Houston.
From the Wikipedia article Waller, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Prairie View A&M University
School · 4.0 mi
Historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas, United States
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Waller County Line BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
20767 FM 362, Waller
05:00-22:00
Where to stay4
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Waller Prairie View
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
19777 Stokes Road, Waller
Best Western Plus Waller Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
19720 Stokes Road, Waller
Churches and places of worship3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare2
Map of Waller
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 45°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 73°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 51°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bellville 6Nne (17 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Harris County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Pine Island 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Magnolia 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Pinehurst 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Tomball 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Katy 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Bellville 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- San Felipe 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Cinco Ranch 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- The Woodlands 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Fulshear 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Waller Texas City Hall 2020, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- PVAMU Campus c1876, Prairie View A&M University, Public domain
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