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 0.3°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.

32.5

°F

June 25, 10:23

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.7°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Barrow in July

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 32.5°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. 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 rise 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 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 33.9°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 33.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 32.7°F, while the maximum might reach 33.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Barrow

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 11	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jun 12	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jun 13	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jun 14	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jun 15	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jun 16	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Jun 17	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Jun 18	32.0°F	32.1°F	32.6°F
Jun 19	32.0°F	32.3°F	32.7°F
Jun 20	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Jun 21	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Jun 22	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Jun 23	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Jun 24	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Jun 25	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Jun 26	32.7°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Jun 27	33.4°F	32.0°F	33.3°F
Jun 28	33.4°F	32.2°F	33.4°F
Jun 29	33.2°F	32.6°F	33.2°F
Jun 30	33.2°F	32.0°F	33.2°F
Jul 1	33.2°F	32.0°F	33.2°F
Jul 2	33.7°F	32.1°F	33.6°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, 36.5°F in Summer, and 35.5°F in Autumn.