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 0.9°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.

33.6

°F

October 9, 05:42

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

33.5°F

Sunrise:

09:20

Sunset:

19:07

Day Length:

9 h. 47 min.

Barrow in October

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 33.6°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 2.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.4°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 33.2°F on 2016.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.4°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
Sep 25	41.9°F	36.7°F	38.0°F
Sep 26	40.0°F	35.5°F	37.7°F
Sep 27	39.5°F	34.4°F	37.6°F
Sep 28	39.0°F	34.2°F	37.4°F
Sep 29	38.9°F	33.9°F	37.3°F
Sep 30	38.7°F	33.9°F	37.6°F
Oct 1	39.0°F	35.4°F	37.7°F
Oct 2	38.1°F	36.8°F	37.7°F
Oct 3	39.2°F	36.1°F	37.7°F
Oct 4	36.7°F	35.1°F	37.0°F
Oct 5	32.9°F	34.7°F	36.6°F
Oct 6	32.5°F	35.9°F	36.7°F
Oct 7	32.0°F	35.4°F	36.2°F
Oct 8	32.0°F	34.9°F	36.1°F
Oct 9	33.6°F	34.8°F	36.3°F
Oct 10	33.5°F	35.1°F	36.2°F
Oct 11	33.6°F	34.7°F	36.3°F
Oct 12	33.2°F	34.3°F	35.9°F
Oct 13	33.6°F	34.3°F	36.3°F
Oct 14	33.6°F	34.0°F	36.3°F
Oct 15	33.2°F	33.8°F	35.9°F
Oct 16	33.3°F	35.4°F	36.0°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, 36.3°F in Summer, and 35.5°F in Autumn.