This data the coastal Houghton water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Houghton today is 61.9°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Lake Superior near Houghton was recorded in 2024 and was 67.6°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2014 at 54°F. Water temperature in Houghton is expected to drop to 59.9°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Houghton is 61.9°F, the minimum temperature is 51.4°F, and the maximum is 69.6°F.
The swimming season in Houghton lasts only one month - August. During this month, Houghton water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Houghton in winter reaches 35.8°F, in spring 35.2°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 59°F, and in autumn it is 53.6°F.
September 17, 2025 |
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today temp |
61.9°F |
September 16, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
61°F |
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Houghton. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Houghton. Data in table shown for September 17, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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0' 4" | 0' 9" | 0' 6" | 0' 5" |
0.1 m | 0.24 m | 0.16 m | 0.12 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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0' 6" | 0' 3" | 0' 2" | 0' 1" |
0.15 m | 0.07 m | 0.04 m | 0.03 m |
Data in a table show Houghton temperature today (September 17, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Houghton.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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77.2°F | 73.9°F | 68.7°F | 66.7°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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72.3°F | 74.1°F | 70.7°F | 62.1°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Houghton: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Houghton. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Houghton on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 35.1°F | 30.6°F | 40.3°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in January | ||||
February | 32.9°F | 30.2°F | 36.1°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in February | ||||
March | 32.9°F | 30.2°F | 36.5°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in March | ||||
April | 34.3°F | 31.1°F | 39.2°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in April | ||||
May | 38.7°F | 33.6°F | 48.2°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in May | ||||
June | 49.8°F | 38.5°F | 61.9°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in June | ||||
July | 62.1°F | 44.8°F | 71.8°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in July | ||||
August | 65.3°F | 45.7°F | 71.8°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in August | ||||
September | 61.9°F | 51.4°F | 69.6°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in September | ||||
October | 53.2°F | 41.4°F | 64.4°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in October | ||||
November | 45.7°F | 38.8°F | 54.9°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in November | ||||
December | 39.6°F | 33.1°F | 44.4°F | cold |
Water temperature in Houghton in December |