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 1.34°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.

34.4

°F

April 25, 04:29

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

34.0°F

Tomorrow:

34.6°F

Sunrise:

06:08

Sunset:

21:48

Day Length:

15 h. 40 min.

Anchorage in May

Minimum:

33.9°F

Average:

36.6°F

Maximum:

38.1°F

Sea water temperature in Anchorage today

As of now, in Anchorage, the water temperature is 34.4°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 2.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 33.5°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 35.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 34.6°F, while the maximum might reach 36.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Anchorage

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 11	34.4°F	35.1°F	34.9°F
Apr 12	34.0°F	35.2°F	35.0°F
Apr 13	34.1°F	35.2°F	35.0°F
Apr 14	34.1°F	35.3°F	35.0°F
Apr 15	33.7°F	35.3°F	35.2°F
Apr 16	33.8°F	35.5°F	35.2°F
Apr 17	33.9°F	35.5°F	35.2°F
Apr 18	34.0°F	35.8°F	35.2°F
Apr 19	34.1°F	35.9°F	35.3°F
Apr 20	34.2°F	37.1°F	35.5°F
Apr 21	34.7°F	37.1°F	35.6°F
Apr 22	33.2°F	37.3°F	35.6°F
Apr 23	33.6°F	37.3°F	35.7°F
Apr 24	34.0°F	37.4°F	36.0°F
Apr 25	34.4°F	38.1°F	36.5°F
Apr 26	34.6°F	39.2°F	36.8°F
Apr 27	34.8°F	39.2°F	36.9°F
Apr 28	35.0°F	39.0°F	37.2°F
Apr 29	35.3°F	38.8°F	37.4°F
Apr 30	35.5°F	38.7°F	37.7°F
May 1	35.7°F	38.6°F	37.8°F
May 2	36.4°F	38.5°F	38.6°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, 38.1°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 45.8°F in Autumn.