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

July 6, 05:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.6°F

Tomorrow:

32.3°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Barrow in July

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 3.3°F lower 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 41.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2018.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 33.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 32.3°F, while the maximum might reach 34.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Barrow

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 22	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.2°F
Jun 23	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.0°F
Jun 24	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.2°F
Jun 25	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.0°F
Jun 26	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.0°F
Jun 27	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.5°F
Jun 28	32.2°F	32.0°F	33.6°F
Jun 29	32.6°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Jun 30	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Jul 1	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Jul 2	32.1°F	32.0°F	33.9°F
Jul 3	33.1°F	32.6°F	34.4°F
Jul 4	33.4°F	32.2°F	34.7°F
Jul 5	32.6°F	32.0°F	35.0°F
Jul 6	32.0°F	32.0°F	35.3°F
Jul 7	32.3°F	32.0°F	35.6°F
Jul 8	32.7°F	32.0°F	36.0°F
Jul 9	32.6°F	32.0°F	35.9°F
Jul 10	32.8°F	32.0°F	36.1°F
Jul 11	33.2°F	34.8°F	36.5°F
Jul 12	33.5°F	35.6°F	36.9°F
Jul 13	34.3°F	37.3°F	37.6°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, 36.6°F in Summer, and 35.3°F in Autumn.