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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.
Sea temperature in Houston now

57.7

°F

September 13, 05:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.0°F

Tomorrow:

57.6°F

Sunrise:

06:45

Sunset:

19:42

Day Length:

12 h. 57 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 57.7°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 1.0°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.9°F on 2015.

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 57.7°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
Aug 30 59.4°F 57.9°F 58.4°F
Aug 31 59.3°F 57.8°F 58.2°F
Sep 1 60.1°F 58.0°F 58.3°F
Sep 2 60.0°F 58.0°F 58.3°F
Sep 3 60.0°F 58.0°F 58.2°F
Sep 4 59.8°F 57.9°F 58.1°F
Sep 5 59.3°F 57.8°F 58.1°F
Sep 6 59.3°F 58.1°F 58.1°F
Sep 7 59.1°F 57.9°F 58.0°F
Sep 8 59.1°F 58.1°F 57.8°F
Sep 9 59.1°F 57.9°F 57.7°F
Sep 10 58.6°F 57.7°F 57.5°F
Sep 11 58.4°F 57.6°F 57.3°F
Sep 12 58.0°F 57.3°F 56.9°F
Sep 13 57.7°F 57.1°F 56.7°F
Sep 14 57.6°F 56.9°F 56.6°F
Sep 15 57.7°F 56.9°F 56.7°F
Sep 16 57.7°F 56.7°F 56.7°F
Sep 17 57.6°F 56.6°F 56.6°F
Sep 18 57.7°F 56.8°F 56.6°F
Sep 19 57.7°F 57.0°F 56.6°F
Sep 20 57.7°F 57.2°F 56.6°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, 47.2°F in Spring, 57.1°F in Summer, and 54.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Dumbarton 57.8°F 5mi
Alexandria 57.7°F 9mi
Ayr 58.8°F 28mi
Falkirk 59.5°F 31mi
Fort William 57.0°F 69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston