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 17.34°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.

63.2

°F

December 21, 12:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.1°F

Tomorrow:

62.9°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

17:26

Day Length:

10 h. 16 min.

Galveston in December

Minimum:

55.8°F

Average:

58.9°F

Maximum:

62.4°F

Sea water temperature in Galveston today

As of now, in Galveston, the water temperature is 63.2°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 1.6°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 fall a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 58.0°F on 2020.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Galveston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	63.2°F	62.5°F	64.2°F
Dec 8	63.3°F	62.1°F	64.1°F
Dec 9	63.3°F	63.1°F	64.1°F
Dec 10	61.3°F	63.8°F	64.0°F
Dec 11	60.0°F	61.9°F	63.5°F
Dec 12	59.9°F	61.7°F	63.4°F
Dec 13	59.9°F	61.4°F	62.9°F
Dec 14	60.0°F	60.8°F	63.0°F
Dec 15	60.5°F	60.6°F	63.2°F
Dec 16	61.0°F	59.6°F	63.0°F
Dec 17	62.9°F	59.5°F	63.1°F
Dec 18	62.7°F	59.6°F	62.3°F
Dec 19	63.5°F	60.2°F	62.2°F
Dec 20	63.1°F	60.3°F	62.3°F
Dec 21	63.2°F	60.5°F	61.6°F
Dec 22	62.9°F	61.3°F	61.3°F
Dec 23	62.6°F	61.1°F	61.0°F
Dec 24	62.7°F	61.1°F	61.1°F
Dec 25	62.2°F	60.7°F	60.6°F
Dec 26	62.2°F	61.2°F	60.6°F
Dec 27	62.1°F	59.1°F	60.5°F
Dec 28	62.5°F	59.9°F	60.9°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 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 23, 2024, dipping to 51.4°F. The average readings by season are 60.0°F in Winter, 71.3°F in Spring, 85.5°F in Summer, and 77.6°F in Autumn.