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 9.72°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.

49.5

°F

December 8, 06:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

49.6°F

Tomorrow:

49.3°F

Sunrise:

08:36

Sunset:

15:45

Day Length:

7 h. 9 min.

Houston in December

Minimum:

45.9°F

Average:

46.8°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 49.5°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 0.3°F lower 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 49.2°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 48.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 49.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Houston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 24	50.8°F	51.0°F	51.0°F
Nov 25	50.7°F	50.9°F	50.9°F
Nov 26	50.7°F	50.9°F	50.8°F
Nov 27	50.6°F	50.8°F	50.8°F
Nov 28	50.6°F	50.9°F	50.8°F
Nov 29	50.5°F	50.8°F	50.7°F
Nov 30	50.4°F	50.8°F	50.6°F
Dec 1	50.3°F	50.6°F	50.6°F
Dec 2	50.2°F	50.5°F	50.5°F
Dec 3	50.1°F	50.4°F	50.3°F
Dec 4	49.9°F	50.3°F	50.1°F
Dec 5	49.8°F	50.2°F	50.0°F
Dec 6	49.6°F	50.2°F	49.9°F
Dec 7	49.6°F	50.1°F	49.9°F
Dec 8	49.5°F	50.0°F	49.8°F
Dec 9	49.3°F	49.8°F	49.6°F
Dec 10	49.2°F	49.6°F	49.5°F
Dec 11	49.0°F	49.5°F	49.4°F
Dec 12	48.9°F	49.4°F	49.3°F
Dec 13	48.8°F	49.3°F	49.1°F
Dec 14	48.7°F	49.2°F	49.0°F
Dec 15	48.7°F	49.1°F	49.0°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, 2015, dipping to 42.4°F. The average readings by season are 46.6°F in Winter, 47.0°F in Spring, 57.0°F in Summer, and 54.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	49.5°F	5mi
Alexandria	49.5°F	9mi
Ayr	50.8°F	28mi
Falkirk	47.2°F	31mi
Fort William	50.7°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston