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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

38.7

°F

September 10, 20:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.2°F

Tomorrow:

38.2°F

Sunrise:

07:15

Sunset:

21:31

Day Length:

14 h. 16 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 38.7°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 1.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 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 49.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 33.3°F on 2016.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 37.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Barrow

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 27 46.8°F 43.0°F 41.3°F
Aug 28 44.8°F 41.9°F 40.7°F
Aug 29 46.4°F 42.1°F 41.1°F
Aug 30 45.3°F 41.4°F 41.0°F
Aug 31 44.4°F 41.7°F 40.7°F
Sep 1 43.1°F 41.6°F 40.6°F
Sep 2 45.1°F 41.1°F 40.5°F
Sep 3 43.8°F 41.9°F 40.2°F
Sep 4 42.4°F 41.8°F 39.7°F
Sep 5 42.3°F 41.0°F 40.0°F
Sep 6 40.6°F 40.6°F 40.1°F
Sep 7 39.1°F 40.9°F 39.9°F
Sep 8 38.7°F 40.0°F 39.8°F
Sep 9 37.2°F 38.5°F 39.7°F
Sep 10 38.7°F 38.2°F 40.0°F
Sep 11 38.2°F 38.2°F 39.5°F
Sep 12 38.2°F 37.8°F 39.6°F
Sep 13 37.9°F 36.9°F 39.2°F
Sep 14 38.0°F 38.0°F 39.3°F
Sep 15 37.9°F 39.9°F 39.2°F
Sep 16 37.8°F 39.5°F 39.1°F
Sep 17 37.4°F 38.6°F 38.8°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.