What is the current water temperature in Galveston?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Galveston?

As of now, in Galveston, the water temperature is 16.77°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Galveston

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Galveston. 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.

62.2

°F

December 25, 18:50

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.4°F

Tomorrow:

62.1°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

17:28

Day Length:

10 h. 17 min.

Galveston in January

Minimum:

56.3°F

Average:

61.3°F

Maximum:

68.8°F

Sea water temperature in Galveston today

As of now, in Galveston, the water temperature is 62.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.4°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 65.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 54.6°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Galveston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	62.7°F	64.3°F	61.3°F
Dec 11	60.0°F	60.0°F	63.3°F
Dec 12	59.5°F	59.9°F	63.1°F
Dec 13	60.9°F	59.9°F	62.7°F
Dec 14	61.8°F	60.0°F	62.9°F
Dec 15	61.3°F	60.5°F	63.0°F
Dec 16	59.8°F	61.0°F	62.6°F
Dec 17	59.9°F	62.9°F	62.7°F
Dec 18	60.1°F	62.7°F	62.0°F
Dec 19	59.5°F	63.5°F	61.9°F
Dec 20	59.1°F	63.1°F	61.9°F
Dec 21	60.2°F	63.2°F	61.5°F
Dec 22	59.9°F	62.0°F	61.2°F
Dec 23	60.4°F	61.6°F	61.0°F
Dec 24	61.4°F	61.5°F	61.1°F
Dec 25	62.2°F	61.6°F	60.8°F
Dec 26	62.1°F	61.0°F	60.7°F
Dec 27	62.1°F	61.4°F	60.7°F
Dec 28	62.7°F	63.2°F	61.3°F
Dec 29	62.6°F	63.4°F	61.2°F
Dec 30	62.7°F	62.2°F	61.3°F
Dec 31	62.6°F	63.5°F	61.2°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 Galveston by month

In Galveston, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 191 swimming days.

The warmest water in Galveston was recorded on August 18, 2024, reaching a 90.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 26, 2025, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 60.1°F in Winter, 71.7°F in Spring, 85.6°F in Summer, and 77.9°F in Autumn.