21569 US 59 (I-69 / Eastex Freeway). Notable people Shawn Barber - Olympic pole vaulter (Originally from Las Cruces, New Mexico). Robert L. Crippen (Captain, US Navy, Ret.) - NASA Astronaut (former) - Originally from Beaumont, Texas Kathy Rauch (Astronaut) - NASA Astronaut M Pearman (Dolphin Trainer and aquatic language interpreter) - Circus Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Caney has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. References External links Official Montgomery County website New Caney Independent School District Montgomery County Memorial Library System Unincorporated communities in Montgomery County, Texas Greater Houston Unincorporated communities in Texas 1862 establishments in Texas