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 1.67°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

October 30, 08:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.1°F

Tomorrow:

35.4°F

Sunrise:

11:02

Sunset:

17:17

Day Length:

6 h. 15 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. 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 37.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°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 35.1°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
Oct 16	34.6°F	35.4°F	35.8°F
Oct 17	35.1°F	37.3°F	35.7°F
Oct 18	34.2°F	36.6°F	35.4°F
Oct 19	32.0°F	35.9°F	34.7°F
Oct 20	33.5°F	35.9°F	34.4°F
Oct 21	34.4°F	35.2°F	34.2°F
Oct 22	32.0°F	36.3°F	33.8°F
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

* 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.