Cypress is on U.S. Highway 290 twenty miles northwest of Houston in northwestern Harris County. Various Atakapan Indian tribes once inhabited the area, but they quickly died out when white settlers moved into the area.
There is much to do in Cypress. Numerous cultural, recreational and sports activities are in the area. Many major events, facilities and professional sports teams are found in nearby Houston. Cypress is the site of the Sam Houston Race Park, a Class I thoroughbred racing facility, which draws people from throughout southeast Texas. The track has year-round meets. Also included are a family pavilion and picnic area, children's playground, and a gourmet food center.
Bear Creek Park & Golf World is a major multi-use recreational area located adjacent to the southern edge of Cypress. This 7,600-acre Harris County park features 45 holes of golf, soccer fields, a wildlife sanctuary, a community center and a rodeo arena, in the midst of abundant open space.
Three public parks encompassing over 65 acres are available for recreation use by citizens of Crowley. The Dionne Bagsby All Sports Complex includes baseball and softball fields, jogging trail, tennis courts, basketball court, soccer fields and a football field.
Housing Cost
homes range from $100,000 to more than $800,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 7,087Cypress covers 3.4 squares miles. It sits at an elevation of 151 feet above sea level.
Climate
Cypress TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 91.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 43.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Cypress is 57.24 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 7.49 Inches.
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