What is the current water temperature in Houston?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Houston?

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 7.43°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Houston

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Houston. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

45.4

°F

February 28, 12:25

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

44.8°F

Tomorrow:

45.6°F

Sunrise:

07:13

Sunset:

17:50

Day Length:

10 h. 37 min.

Houston in March

Minimum:

46.7°F

Average:

47.3°F

Maximum:

48.4°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 45.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 43.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 45.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Houston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 14	44.6°F	44.3°F	44.4°F
Feb 15	44.3°F	44.2°F	44.2°F
Feb 16	44.2°F	44.1°F	44.1°F
Feb 17	44.4°F	44.2°F	44.2°F
Feb 18	44.4°F	44.2°F	44.3°F
Feb 19	44.4°F	44.3°F	44.3°F
Feb 20	44.4°F	44.3°F	44.3°F
Feb 21	44.6°F	44.4°F	44.5°F
Feb 22	44.8°F	44.6°F	44.6°F
Feb 23	44.8°F	44.8°F	44.7°F
Feb 24	44.6°F	44.9°F	44.7°F
Feb 25	44.6°F	45.0°F	44.6°F
Feb 26	44.7°F	44.9°F	44.5°F
Feb 27	44.8°F	44.8°F	44.5°F
Feb 28	45.4°F	44.6°F	44.3°F
Mar 1	45.6°F	44.5°F	44.3°F
Mar 2	45.5°F	44.5°F	44.3°F
Mar 3	45.6°F	44.5°F	44.3°F
Mar 4	45.5°F	44.4°F	44.3°F
Mar 5	45.4°F	44.4°F	44.2°F
Mar 6	45.4°F	44.3°F	44.2°F
Mar 7	45.5°F	44.7°F	44.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Houston by month

In an average year, Houston offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Houston was recorded on July 22, 2021, reaching a 62.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 14, 2016, dipping to 42.8°F. The average readings by season are 46.7°F in Winter, 47.3°F in Spring, 57.3°F in Summer, and 54.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	45.4°F	5mi
Alexandria	45.4°F	9mi
Ayr	45.4°F	28mi
Falkirk	42.2°F	31mi
Fort William	44.8°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston