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 2.02°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.

35.6

°F

November 26, 22:37

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

35.4°F

Tomorrow:

35.7°F

Sunrise:

09:34

Sunset:

15:59

Day Length:

6 h. 25 min.

Anchorage in December

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

36.7°F

Maximum:

37.9°F

Sea water temperature in Anchorage today

As of now, in Anchorage, the water temperature is 35.6°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 1.2°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 stay about the same.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 35.5°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 35.7°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
Nov 12	38.8°F	36.9°F	39.2°F
Nov 13	36.8°F	36.5°F	38.8°F
Nov 14	36.1°F	36.2°F	38.5°F
Nov 15	35.4°F	36.7°F	37.9°F
Nov 16	35.0°F	36.8°F	37.6°F
Nov 17	34.8°F	37.0°F	37.3°F
Nov 18	35.0°F	37.2°F	37.0°F
Nov 19	35.4°F	36.5°F	36.8°F
Nov 20	34.6°F	35.6°F	36.4°F
Nov 21	35.0°F	35.7°F	36.4°F
Nov 22	35.3°F	35.7°F	36.5°F
Nov 23	35.5°F	35.6°F	36.4°F
Nov 24	35.9°F	35.7°F	36.6°F
Nov 25	35.4°F	35.8°F	36.5°F
Nov 26	35.6°F	36.0°F	36.8°F
Nov 27	35.7°F	36.2°F	36.9°F
Nov 28	35.7°F	36.3°F	36.9°F
Nov 29	35.8°F	36.3°F	37.0°F
Nov 30	35.9°F	36.4°F	37.0°F
Dec 1	35.7°F	36.4°F	36.9°F
Dec 2	35.6°F	36.6°F	36.8°F
Dec 3	35.5°F	36.7°F	36.7°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 36.3°F in Winter, 38.2°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 45.8°F in Autumn.