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 12.22°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.

54.0

°F

September 14, 13:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.1°F

Tomorrow:

53.7°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

20:25

Day Length:

13 h. 1 min.

Anchorage in September

Minimum:

34.8°F

Average:

36.6°F

Maximum:

38.1°F

Sea water temperature in Anchorage today

As of now, in Anchorage, the water temperature is 54.0°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. 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 56.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 52.1°F on 2023.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Anchorage

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 31	54.0°F	56.7°F	56.2°F
Sep 1	53.0°F	56.6°F	56.0°F
Sep 2	53.3°F	56.4°F	55.9°F
Sep 3	52.8°F	56.2°F	55.6°F
Sep 4	53.9°F	56.3°F	55.6°F
Sep 5	53.6°F	56.4°F	55.5°F
Sep 6	53.4°F	56.3°F	55.4°F
Sep 7	53.6°F	56.0°F	55.0°F
Sep 8	53.3°F	55.8°F	55.0°F
Sep 9	52.6°F	55.6°F	54.6°F
Sep 10	54.0°F	55.4°F	54.6°F
Sep 11	53.7°F	55.1°F	54.5°F
Sep 12	53.3°F	54.8°F	54.3°F
Sep 13	54.1°F	54.6°F	54.1°F
Sep 14	54.0°F	54.4°F	54.1°F
Sep 15	53.7°F	54.1°F	53.7°F
Sep 16	53.7°F	53.7°F	53.8°F
Sep 17	53.3°F	53.4°F	53.4°F
Sep 18	53.0°F	53.0°F	53.1°F
Sep 19	52.7°F	53.0°F	52.8°F
Sep 20	52.5°F	52.7°F	52.6°F
Sep 21	52.3°F	52.5°F	52.3°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.