What is the current water temperature in Barrow?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Barrow?

As of now, in Barrow, the water temperature is 0.0°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.

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Water temperature in Barrow

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Barrow. 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.

32.0

°F

November 21, 00:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.0°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Barrow in November

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.0°F

Sea water temperature in Barrow today

As of now, in Barrow, the water temperature is 32.0°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 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 33.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

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 32.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Barrow

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Nov 8	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Nov 9	31.9°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Nov 10	31.7°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Nov 11	31.7°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Nov 12	31.7°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Nov 13	31.6°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Nov 14	31.6°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Nov 15	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Nov 16	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Nov 17	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Nov 18	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Nov 19	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Nov 20	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Nov 21	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Nov 22	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Nov 23	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Nov 24	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Nov 25	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Nov 26	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Nov 27	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Nov 28	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°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 Barrow by month

In an average year, Barrow offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Barrow was recorded on September 10, 2019, reaching a 49.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.0°F in Winter, 32.0°F in Spring, 36.4°F in Summer, and 35.1°F in Autumn.