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 7.5°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.

45.5

°F

February 7, 10:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

45.5°F

Tomorrow:

45.5°F

Sunrise:

08:02

Sunset:

17:04

Day Length:

9 h. 2 min.

Houston in February

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

47.4°F

Maximum:

48.5°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 45.5°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 0.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 44.5°F on 2020.

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 45.2°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
Jan 24	46.3°F	46.2°F	46.1°F
Jan 25	46.4°F	46.2°F	46.1°F
Jan 26	46.4°F	46.2°F	46.2°F
Jan 27	46.2°F	46.0°F	46.0°F
Jan 28	46.0°F	45.7°F	45.8°F
Jan 29	45.8°F	45.6°F	45.6°F
Jan 30	45.5°F	45.3°F	45.4°F
Jan 31	45.2°F	45.1°F	45.2°F
Feb 1	45.1°F	45.0°F	45.1°F
Feb 2	45.0°F	44.9°F	45.0°F
Feb 3	45.1°F	44.9°F	45.1°F
Feb 4	45.3°F	44.9°F	45.1°F
Feb 5	45.4°F	45.0°F	45.1°F
Feb 6	45.5°F	44.9°F	45.1°F
Feb 7	45.5°F	44.9°F	45.0°F
Feb 8	45.5°F	45.0°F	45.1°F
Feb 9	45.5°F	44.7°F	45.0°F
Feb 10	45.4°F	44.7°F	44.9°F
Feb 11	45.2°F	44.7°F	44.7°F
Feb 12	45.1°F	44.6°F	44.6°F
Feb 13	45.0°F	44.5°F	44.5°F
Feb 14	44.9°F	44.3°F	44.4°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	45.6°F	5mi
Alexandria	45.6°F	9mi
Ayr	45.6°F	28mi
Falkirk	42.5°F	31mi
Fort William	45.8°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston