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 15.96°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.

60.7

°F

August 25, 19:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.3°F

Tomorrow:

60.5°F

Sunrise:

06:08

Sunset:

20:31

Day Length:

14 h. 23 min.

Houston in September

Minimum:

46.6°F

Average:

46.9°F

Maximum:

47.3°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 60.7°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 1.2°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 fall 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 61.0°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Houston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 11	61.0°F	60.9°F	59.8°F
Aug 12	60.8°F	60.0°F	59.7°F
Aug 13	60.8°F	61.2°F	59.8°F
Aug 14	60.4°F	60.3°F	59.5°F
Aug 15	60.5°F	59.8°F	59.4°F
Aug 16	60.2°F	60.6°F	59.4°F
Aug 17	59.3°F	60.5°F	59.2°F
Aug 18	59.1°F	61.2°F	59.4°F
Aug 19	59.6°F	61.8°F	59.6°F
Aug 20	59.7°F	61.8°F	59.6°F
Aug 21	60.2°F	61.6°F	59.7°F
Aug 22	60.3°F	61.3°F	59.7°F
Aug 23	60.2°F	61.0°F	59.6°F
Aug 24	60.3°F	61.8°F	59.8°F
Aug 25	60.7°F	61.0°F	59.6°F
Aug 26	60.5°F	60.7°F	59.4°F
Aug 27	60.2°F	60.1°F	59.1°F
Aug 28	59.9°F	59.6°F	58.7°F
Aug 29	59.8°F	59.6°F	58.7°F
Aug 30	59.7°F	59.4°F	58.5°F
Aug 31	59.5°F	59.3°F	58.3°F
Sep 1	59.6°F	60.1°F	58.5°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, 57.5°F in Summer, and 54.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	60.8°F	5mi
Alexandria	60.7°F	9mi
Ayr	61.4°F	28mi
Falkirk	59.3°F	31mi
Fort William	57.5°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston