Water temperature in Anchorage
41.4
°F
May 8, 21:31
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
39.5°FTomorrow:
41.6°FSunrise:
05:28Sunset:
22:25Day Length:
16 h. 57 min.Anchorage in May
Minimum:
35.8°FAverage:
37.0°FMaximum:
38.1°FSea water temperature in Anchorage today
As of now, in Anchorage, the water temperature is 41.4°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 about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 37.9°F on 2023.
Daily water temperature in Anchorage
Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 24 | 35.3°F | 33.1°F | 36.1°F |
Apr 25 | 36.1°F | 33.5°F | 36.3°F |
Apr 26 | 36.5°F | 33.8°F | 36.4°F |
Apr 27 | 36.6°F | 34.1°F | 36.7°F |
Apr 28 | 37.5°F | 34.3°F | 36.9°F |
Apr 29 | 37.8°F | 34.6°F | 37.1°F |
Apr 30 | 38.1°F | 35.1°F | 37.7°F |
May 1 | 38.1°F | 35.9°F | 37.9°F |
May 2 | 38.1°F | 37.9°F | 38.8°F |
May 3 | 38.2°F | 37.7°F | 39.0°F |
May 4 | 38.2°F | 37.9°F | 39.4°F |
May 5 | 38.7°F | 38.3°F | 39.8°F |
May 6 | 39.1°F | 37.3°F | 40.2°F |
May 7 | 39.5°F | 37.5°F | 40.6°F |
May 8 | 41.4°F | 37.9°F | 41.2°F |
May 9 | 41.6°F | 38.4°F | 41.5°F |
May 10 | 42.2°F | 38.8°F | 42.0°F |
May 11 | 42.8°F | 39.2°F | 42.6°F |
May 12 | 43.0°F | 39.5°F | 42.8°F |
May 13 | 43.6°F | 40.4°F | 43.4°F |
May 14 | 44.3°F | 41.5°F | 44.1°F |
May 15 | 44.7°F | 42.5°F | 44.5°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.