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 15.16°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.

59.3

°F

July 30, 13:36

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.7°F

Tomorrow:

59.4°F

Sunrise:

05:18

Sunset:

21:30

Day Length:

16 h. 12 min.

Houston in August

Minimum:

46.7°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

47.6°F

Sea water temperature in Houston today

As of now, in Houston, the water temperature is 59.3°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 1.3°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

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 59.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 55.5°F on 2015.

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 59.6°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
Jul 16	60.0°F	57.1°F	57.7°F
Jul 17	60.6°F	57.0°F	58.0°F
Jul 18	60.3°F	57.3°F	58.1°F
Jul 19	60.3°F	57.6°F	58.3°F
Jul 20	60.2°F	57.7°F	58.6°F
Jul 21	60.0°F	57.7°F	58.6°F
Jul 22	59.9°F	57.7°F	58.6°F
Jul 23	59.8°F	57.9°F	58.6°F
Jul 24	59.9°F	57.9°F	58.5°F
Jul 25	59.6°F	57.7°F	58.4°F
Jul 26	59.5°F	58.1°F	58.5°F
Jul 27	59.3°F	58.1°F	58.5°F
Jul 28	59.1°F	59.0°F	58.5°F
Jul 29	58.7°F	58.9°F	58.3°F
Jul 30	59.3°F	58.0°F	58.0°F
Jul 31	59.4°F	58.4°F	58.1°F
Aug 1	59.3°F	58.3°F	58.0°F
Aug 2	59.3°F	58.2°F	58.0°F
Aug 3	59.3°F	58.4°F	58.0°F
Aug 4	59.7°F	59.0°F	58.4°F
Aug 5	60.1°F	59.4°F	58.8°F
Aug 6	60.2°F	59.3°F	58.9°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	59.5°F	5mi
Alexandria	59.5°F	9mi
Ayr	61.9°F	28mi
Falkirk	61.1°F	31mi
Fort William	56.8°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston