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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.
Sea temperature in Anchorage now

52.6

°F

September 28, 18:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.8°F

Tomorrow:

52.1°F

Sunrise:

07:58

Sunset:

19:41

Day Length:

11 h. 43 min.

Anchorage in October

Minimum:

35.0°F

Average:

36.6°F

Maximum:

38.1°F

Sea water temperature in Anchorage today

As of now, in Anchorage, the water temperature is 52.6°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 1.6°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 48.8°F on 2021.

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 51.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Anchorage

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 14 54.0°F 54.4°F 54.0°F
Sep 15 54.1°F 54.1°F 53.8°F
Sep 16 53.9°F 53.7°F 53.8°F
Sep 17 53.4°F 53.4°F 53.4°F
Sep 18 53.2°F 53.0°F 53.1°F
Sep 19 52.9°F 53.0°F 52.8°F
Sep 20 52.6°F 52.7°F 52.6°F
Sep 21 52.3°F 52.5°F 52.3°F
Sep 22 52.2°F 52.3°F 52.2°F
Sep 23 51.4°F 51.9°F 51.9°F
Sep 24 51.4°F 51.8°F 51.9°F
Sep 25 51.3°F 51.7°F 51.9°F
Sep 26 52.1°F 51.6°F 51.8°F
Sep 27 52.8°F 51.5°F 51.4°F
Sep 28 52.6°F 51.2°F 51.0°F
Sep 29 52.1°F 50.4°F 50.5°F
Sep 30 51.9°F 50.1°F 50.3°F
Oct 1 51.5°F 49.4°F 49.9°F
Oct 2 51.2°F 49.1°F 49.6°F
Oct 3 51.0°F 49.0°F 49.3°F
Oct 4 50.6°F 49.1°F 49.0°F
Oct 5 50.1°F 48.8°F 48.5°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 36.2°F in Winter, 38.0°F in Spring, 56.3°F in Summer, and 45.8°F in Autumn.