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 1.64°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.

35.0

°F

November 6, 07:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.8°F

Tomorrow:

34.7°F

Sunrise:

10:44

Sunset:

15:35

Day Length:

4 h. 51 min.

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 35.0°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 2.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 34.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 34.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Barrow

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 23	32.0°F	36.3°F	33.6°F
Oct 24	32.8°F	35.8°F	33.6°F
Oct 25	33.8°F	35.3°F	33.8°F
Oct 26	35.2°F	34.1°F	33.7°F
Oct 27	35.9°F	34.0°F	33.6°F
Oct 28	35.3°F	33.5°F	33.2°F
Oct 29	35.1°F	32.9°F	33.0°F
Oct 30	35.0°F	34.3°F	32.9°F
Oct 31	35.4°F	35.3°F	33.3°F
Nov 1	35.2°F	34.7°F	33.1°F
Nov 2	35.3°F	34.2°F	33.2°F
Nov 3	35.1°F	33.7°F	33.0°F
Nov 4	34.8°F	33.4°F	32.7°F
Nov 5	34.8°F	33.0°F	32.7°F
Nov 6	35.0°F	32.7°F	32.8°F
Nov 7	34.7°F	32.4°F	32.6°F
Nov 8	34.8°F	32.1°F	32.6°F
Nov 9	34.6°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Nov 10	34.4°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Nov 11	34.4°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Nov 12	34.4°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Nov 13	34.3°F	32.0°F	32.2°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, 36.3°F in Summer, and 35.5°F in Autumn.