What is the current water temperature in Anchorage?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Anchorage?

As of now, in Anchorage, the water temperature is 0.99°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.

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Water temperature in Anchorage

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Anchorage. 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.

33.8

°F

March 26, 13:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.7°F

Tomorrow:

33.7°F

Sunrise:

07:42

Sunset:

20:30

Day Length:

12 h. 48 min.

Anchorage in April

Minimum:

34.6°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

38.4°F

Sea water temperature in Anchorage today

As of now, in Anchorage, the water temperature is 33.8°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 lower 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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 36.0°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 34.2°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 33.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 33.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 33.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Anchorage

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 12	34.6°F	35.1°F	34.9°F
Mar 13	34.6°F	35.1°F	35.0°F
Mar 14	34.7°F	35.1°F	35.0°F
Mar 15	34.8°F	35.2°F	35.0°F
Mar 16	34.8°F	35.2°F	35.0°F
Mar 17	34.8°F	35.1°F	35.0°F
Mar 18	34.8°F	35.1°F	35.1°F
Mar 19	34.8°F	35.1°F	35.1°F
Mar 20	34.9°F	35.2°F	35.2°F
Mar 21	34.9°F	35.1°F	35.2°F
Mar 22	33.0°F	35.2°F	35.0°F
Mar 23	33.1°F	33.9°F	35.0°F
Mar 24	33.3°F	34.0°F	35.0°F
Mar 25	33.7°F	34.1°F	35.1°F
Mar 26	33.8°F	34.2°F	35.1°F
Mar 27	33.7°F	34.3°F	35.0°F
Mar 28	33.7°F	34.3°F	35.0°F
Mar 29	33.5°F	34.4°F	34.8°F
Mar 30	33.3°F	33.7°F	34.6°F
Mar 31	33.3°F	33.9°F	34.6°F
Apr 1	33.1°F	34.0°F	34.4°F
Apr 2	33.2°F	34.2°F	34.5°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 Anchorage by month

In an average year, Anchorage offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Anchorage was recorded on July 11, 2019, reaching a 62.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 12, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.3°F in Winter, 38.1°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 45.8°F in Autumn.