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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.
Sea temperature in Barrow now

38.1

°F

September 18, 05:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.6°F

Tomorrow:

37.7°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

20:51

Day Length:

13 h. 2 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 38.1°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 46.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 33.1°F on 2016.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 37.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Barrow

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 4 41.8°F 40.5°F 39.5°F
Sep 5 41.0°F 41.3°F 39.8°F
Sep 6 40.6°F 42.4°F 39.9°F
Sep 7 40.9°F 41.5°F 39.8°F
Sep 8 40.0°F 40.5°F 39.7°F
Sep 9 38.5°F 40.7°F 39.8°F
Sep 10 38.2°F 43.1°F 39.9°F
Sep 11 38.2°F 42.3°F 39.4°F
Sep 12 37.8°F 43.7°F 39.5°F
Sep 13 36.9°F 42.4°F 39.1°F
Sep 14 38.0°F 41.1°F 39.1°F
Sep 15 39.9°F 39.5°F 38.9°F
Sep 16 39.5°F 37.8°F 38.8°F
Sep 17 38.6°F 37.9°F 38.4°F
Sep 18 38.1°F 37.8°F 38.0°F
Sep 19 37.7°F 37.5°F 37.7°F
Sep 20 37.6°F 37.0°F 37.6°F
Sep 21 37.6°F 37.7°F 37.6°F
Sep 22 37.5°F 37.6°F 37.5°F
Sep 23 37.3°F 37.8°F 37.3°F
Sep 24 37.4°F 38.2°F 37.3°F
Sep 25 37.2°F 37.9°F 37.2°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.