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 15.78°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.

60.4

°F

July 21, 16:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

60.4°F

Sunrise:

05:03

Sunset:

21:46

Day Length:

16 h. 43 min.

Houston in July

Minimum:

46.5°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

47.4°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 60.4°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 1.6°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

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 61.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 57.7°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.3°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
Jul 7	59.3°F	58.9°F	57.5°F
Jul 8	59.5°F	59.3°F	57.7°F
Jul 9	59.6°F	58.7°F	57.7°F
Jul 10	60.0°F	58.0°F	57.5°F
Jul 11	59.7°F	58.9°F	57.4°F
Jul 12	59.3°F	60.0°F	57.4°F
Jul 13	59.2°F	60.7°F	57.4°F
Jul 14	59.6°F	61.7°F	57.7°F
Jul 15	59.6°F	60.9°F	57.8°F
Jul 16	58.9°F	60.0°F	57.9°F
Jul 17	58.8°F	60.6°F	58.2°F
Jul 18	59.2°F	60.3°F	58.4°F
Jul 19	60.3°F	60.3°F	58.7°F
Jul 20	60.5°F	60.2°F	59.0°F
Jul 21	60.4°F	60.0°F	58.8°F
Jul 22	60.4°F	59.9°F	58.8°F
Jul 23	60.4°F	59.8°F	58.8°F
Jul 24	60.3°F	59.9°F	58.7°F
Jul 25	60.2°F	59.6°F	58.6°F
Jul 26	60.3°F	59.5°F	58.7°F
Jul 27	60.3°F	59.3°F	58.7°F
Jul 28	60.3°F	59.1°F	58.7°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, 57.4°F in Summer, and 54.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	60.4°F	5mi
Alexandria	60.3°F	9mi
Ayr	61.0°F	28mi
Falkirk	60.7°F	31mi
Fort William	54.6°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston