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 8.21°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.

46.8

°F

August 27, 20:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.6°F

Tomorrow:

46.3°F

Sunrise:

06:10

Sunset:

22:44

Day Length:

16 h. 34 min.

Barrow in September

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 46.8°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 6.0°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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 38.1°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Barrow

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 13	37.4°F	41.5°F	39.7°F
Aug 14	37.6°F	41.0°F	39.2°F
Aug 15	37.6°F	41.0°F	39.3°F
Aug 16	38.0°F	42.9°F	39.7°F
Aug 17	39.4°F	45.6°F	40.0°F
Aug 18	40.9°F	44.4°F	40.3°F
Aug 19	40.1°F	45.4°F	40.8°F
Aug 20	38.2°F	43.9°F	40.6°F
Aug 21	40.1°F	43.1°F	40.7°F
Aug 22	39.8°F	42.3°F	40.8°F
Aug 23	43.0°F	42.2°F	41.4°F
Aug 24	44.9°F	41.7°F	41.2°F
Aug 25	43.7°F	44.2°F	41.4°F
Aug 26	46.6°F	43.3°F	41.4°F
Aug 27	46.8°F	43.0°F	40.8°F
Aug 28	46.3°F	41.9°F	40.3°F
Aug 29	46.6°F	42.1°F	40.6°F
Aug 30	46.5°F	41.4°F	40.6°F
Aug 31	46.3°F	41.7°F	40.4°F
Sep 1	46.3°F	41.6°F	40.4°F
Sep 2	46.0°F	41.1°F	40.1°F
Sep 3	45.8°F	41.9°F	39.8°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, 36.3°F in Summer, and 35.5°F in Autumn.