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 13.5°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.

56.3

°F

June 16, 11:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.6°F

Tomorrow:

56.1°F

Sunrise:

04:32

Sunset:

22:06

Day Length:

17 h. 34 min.

Houston in June

Minimum:

46.5°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

47.9°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 56.3°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 1.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.0°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.3°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
Jun 2	54.1°F	54.3°F	53.1°F
Jun 3	53.9°F	54.3°F	53.3°F
Jun 4	53.7°F	54.3°F	53.6°F
Jun 5	53.7°F	54.3°F	53.7°F
Jun 6	53.5°F	54.4°F	53.7°F
Jun 7	53.9°F	54.3°F	53.9°F
Jun 8	53.9°F	54.4°F	54.0°F
Jun 9	54.8°F	54.5°F	54.2°F
Jun 10	55.1°F	54.7°F	54.3°F
Jun 11	56.5°F	55.2°F	54.6°F
Jun 12	55.8°F	54.6°F	54.7°F
Jun 13	56.1°F	55.3°F	55.0°F
Jun 14	56.0°F	55.0°F	55.1°F
Jun 15	56.6°F	55.1°F	55.3°F
Jun 16	56.3°F	54.9°F	55.0°F
Jun 17	56.1°F	54.8°F	54.8°F
Jun 18	56.2°F	55.8°F	54.9°F
Jun 19	56.1°F	56.4°F	54.8°F
Jun 20	56.2°F	57.1°F	54.9°F
Jun 21	56.3°F	58.2°F	55.0°F
Jun 22	56.5°F	58.6°F	55.1°F
Jun 23	56.7°F	58.5°F	55.3°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	56.3°F	5mi
Alexandria	56.3°F	9mi
Ayr	56.3°F	28mi
Falkirk	52.0°F	31mi
Fort William	51.8°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston