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 14.93°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.

58.9

°F

July 11, 19:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.0°F

Tomorrow:

58.8°F

Sunrise:

04:48

Sunset:

21:59

Day Length:

17 h. 11 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 58.9°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 2.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 58.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 55.7°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.2°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
Jun 27	58.9°F	55.7°F	56.3°F
Jun 28	58.9°F	55.9°F	56.4°F
Jun 29	58.6°F	56.2°F	56.5°F
Jun 30	58.5°F	56.8°F	56.6°F
Jul 1	58.2°F	56.8°F	56.8°F
Jul 2	58.2°F	56.8°F	56.9°F
Jul 3	58.5°F	56.9°F	57.0°F
Jul 4	59.1°F	56.9°F	57.2°F
Jul 5	59.1°F	56.8°F	57.2°F
Jul 6	59.0°F	56.6°F	57.3°F
Jul 7	58.9°F	56.7°F	57.2°F
Jul 8	59.3°F	57.2°F	57.3°F
Jul 9	58.7°F	57.7°F	57.3°F
Jul 10	58.0°F	57.3°F	57.1°F
Jul 11	58.9°F	57.0°F	56.9°F
Jul 12	58.8°F	56.7°F	56.8°F
Jul 13	58.7°F	56.4°F	56.7°F
Jul 14	59.0°F	56.8°F	57.0°F
Jul 15	59.1°F	56.9°F	57.1°F
Jul 16	59.5°F	57.1°F	57.5°F
Jul 17	59.8°F	57.0°F	57.7°F
Jul 18	59.8°F	57.3°F	57.8°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, 47.2°F in Spring, 57.0°F in Summer, and 54.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	59.1°F	5mi
Alexandria	59.0°F	9mi
Ayr	58.7°F	28mi
Falkirk	57.3°F	31mi
Fort William	55.0°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston