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 2.99°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.

37.4

°F

August 13, 17:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.6°F

Tomorrow:

36.8°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Barrow in August

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 37.4°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 2.5°F lower 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

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.9°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 36.5°F on 2023.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 37.6°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
Jul 30	32.6°F	40.1°F	38.8°F
Jul 31	32.7°F	39.7°F	38.3°F
Aug 1	32.6°F	39.0°F	38.5°F
Aug 2	32.8°F	43.7°F	39.3°F
Aug 3	32.9°F	43.9°F	39.5°F
Aug 4	33.7°F	44.5°F	39.3°F
Aug 5	34.4°F	42.3°F	39.5°F
Aug 6	35.2°F	42.0°F	40.0°F
Aug 7	36.1°F	41.1°F	39.6°F
Aug 8	36.1°F	40.7°F	39.8°F
Aug 9	38.7°F	41.1°F	40.1°F
Aug 10	38.3°F	41.3°F	40.4°F
Aug 11	37.9°F	40.8°F	39.9°F
Aug 12	36.6°F	41.6°F	39.8°F
Aug 13	37.4°F	41.5°F	39.9°F
Aug 14	36.8°F	41.0°F	39.4°F
Aug 15	36.9°F	41.0°F	39.5°F
Aug 16	37.3°F	42.9°F	39.9°F
Aug 17	37.6°F	45.6°F	40.1°F
Aug 18	37.7°F	44.4°F	40.2°F
Aug 19	38.3°F	45.4°F	40.8°F
Aug 20	38.3°F	43.9°F	40.9°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.