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 12.3°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.

54.1

°F

June 2, 08:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.7°F

Tomorrow:

54.4°F

Sunrise:

04:40

Sunset:

21:52

Day Length:

17 h. 12 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 54.1°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 1.1°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 rise a bit.

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 54.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 51.3°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.4°F, while the maximum might reach 55.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Houston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 19	51.3°F	53.1°F	51.0°F
May 20	51.5°F	53.0°F	51.3°F
May 21	51.9°F	53.9°F	51.7°F
May 22	52.2°F	54.0°F	51.9°F
May 23	52.4°F	54.3°F	52.1°F
May 24	53.3°F	54.3°F	52.3°F
May 25	53.6°F	54.3°F	52.6°F
May 26	54.6°F	53.9°F	52.6°F
May 27	55.5°F	53.5°F	52.6°F
May 28	54.4°F	54.2°F	52.6°F
May 29	54.8°F	54.2°F	52.6°F
May 30	53.8°F	53.8°F	52.6°F
May 31	53.7°F	53.5°F	52.6°F
Jun 1	53.7°F	53.7°F	52.6°F
Jun 2	54.1°F	54.3°F	53.1°F
Jun 3	54.4°F	54.3°F	53.3°F
Jun 4	54.6°F	54.3°F	53.6°F
Jun 5	54.8°F	54.3°F	53.7°F
Jun 6	54.8°F	54.4°F	53.7°F
Jun 7	55.0°F	54.3°F	53.9°F
Jun 8	55.1°F	54.4°F	54.0°F
Jun 9	55.2°F	54.5°F	54.1°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, 2016, dipping to 42.8°F. The average readings by season are 46.7°F in Winter, 47.3°F in Spring, 57.3°F in Summer, and 54.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	54.1°F	5mi
Alexandria	54.0°F	9mi
Ayr	54.2°F	28mi
Falkirk	58.6°F	31mi
Fort William	50.6°F	69mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Houston