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 10.47°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.

50.8

°F

November 21, 09:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

51.0°F

Tomorrow:

50.8°F

Sunrise:

08:07

Sunset:

16:01

Day Length:

7 h. 54 min.

Houston in November

Minimum:

46.3°F

Average:

46.9°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 50.8°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 0.4°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 stay about the same.

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 52.1°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 50.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 50.6°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
Nov 7	51.5°F	52.2°F	52.2°F
Nov 8	51.4°F	52.1°F	52.0°F
Nov 9	51.4°F	51.8°F	51.9°F
Nov 10	51.3°F	51.7°F	51.9°F
Nov 11	51.3°F	51.6°F	51.9°F
Nov 12	51.2°F	51.6°F	51.8°F
Nov 13	51.2°F	51.6°F	51.8°F
Nov 14	51.1°F	51.6°F	51.7°F
Nov 15	51.2°F	51.6°F	51.7°F
Nov 16	51.5°F	51.5°F	51.7°F
Nov 17	51.3°F	51.4°F	51.6°F
Nov 18	51.2°F	51.4°F	51.4°F
Nov 19	51.0°F	51.2°F	51.4°F
Nov 20	51.0°F	51.2°F	51.3°F
Nov 21	50.8°F	51.0°F	51.2°F
Nov 22	50.8°F	50.9°F	51.2°F
Nov 23	50.7°F	50.8°F	51.1°F
Nov 24	50.7°F	51.0°F	51.1°F
Nov 25	50.6°F	50.9°F	51.0°F
Nov 26	50.5°F	50.9°F	50.9°F
Nov 27	50.5°F	50.8°F	50.8°F
Nov 28	50.5°F	50.9°F	50.8°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	50.9°F	5mi
Alexandria	50.9°F	9mi
Ayr	52.3°F	28mi
Falkirk	48.8°F	31mi
Fort William	51.9°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston