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 11.97°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.

53.5

°F

June 1, 08:23

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.5°F

Tomorrow:

54.0°F

Sunrise:

04:41

Sunset:

21:51

Day Length:

17 h. 10 min.

Houston in June

Minimum:

46.5°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

47.9°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 53.5°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 1.4°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 rise 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 49.4°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.0°F, while the maximum might reach 55.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Houston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 18	53.4°F	52.7°F	50.6°F
May 19	53.1°F	52.8°F	50.8°F
May 20	53.0°F	52.7°F	51.0°F
May 21	53.9°F	53.3°F	51.4°F
May 22	54.0°F	53.4°F	51.6°F
May 23	54.3°F	53.5°F	51.8°F
May 24	54.3°F	53.5°F	52.0°F
May 25	54.3°F	53.6°F	52.3°F
May 26	53.9°F	53.3°F	52.2°F
May 27	53.5°F	53.0°F	52.2°F
May 28	54.2°F	53.1°F	52.2°F
May 29	54.2°F	52.8°F	52.2°F
May 30	53.8°F	53.2°F	52.2°F
May 31	53.5°F	53.4°F	52.1°F
Jun 1	53.5°F	53.4°F	52.1°F
Jun 2	54.0°F	53.8°F	52.6°F
Jun 3	54.2°F	53.9°F	52.8°F
Jun 4	54.6°F	54.8°F	53.2°F
Jun 5	54.7°F	54.3°F	53.3°F
Jun 6	54.8°F	54.5°F	53.4°F
Jun 7	55.0°F	54.4°F	53.5°F
Jun 8	55.0°F	54.7°F	53.6°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, 57.0°F in Summer, and 54.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	53.6°F	5mi
Alexandria	53.6°F	9mi
Ayr	54.9°F	28mi
Falkirk	56.4°F	31mi
Fort William	50.2°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston