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 12.87°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.

55.2

°F

July 6, 07:33

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.0°F

Tomorrow:

55.5°F

Sunrise:

04:34

Sunset:

23:34

Day Length:

19 h. 0 min.

Anchorage in July

Minimum:

34.4°F

Average:

36.6°F

Maximum:

38.3°F

Sea water temperature in Anchorage today

As of now, in Anchorage, the water temperature is 55.2°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 2.1°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 rise a bit.

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 59.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 54.5°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Anchorage

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 22	55.5°F	54.3°F	54.8°F
Jun 23	55.7°F	54.3°F	55.0°F
Jun 24	55.3°F	54.3°F	55.3°F
Jun 25	55.8°F	54.3°F	55.8°F
Jun 26	56.2°F	55.2°F	55.9°F
Jun 27	56.6°F	55.9°F	56.2°F
Jun 28	56.5°F	56.0°F	56.4°F
Jun 29	56.3°F	55.8°F	56.3°F
Jun 30	56.4°F	55.7°F	56.2°F
Jul 1	56.4°F	55.5°F	56.2°F
Jul 2	54.2°F	55.5°F	56.2°F
Jul 3	54.9°F	55.8°F	56.5°F
Jul 4	55.3°F	56.2°F	56.9°F
Jul 5	55.0°F	56.8°F	56.9°F
Jul 6	55.2°F	58.2°F	57.3°F
Jul 7	55.5°F	57.8°F	57.6°F
Jul 8	55.4°F	57.4°F	57.5°F
Jul 9	55.3°F	57.0°F	57.4°F
Jul 10	55.6°F	56.9°F	57.7°F
Jul 11	55.8°F	56.8°F	57.9°F
Jul 12	55.6°F	56.6°F	57.7°F
Jul 13	55.5°F	56.6°F	57.7°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 36.2°F in Winter, 38.0°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 45.8°F in Autumn.