What is the current water temperature in Kodiak?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kodiak?

As of now, in Kodiak, the water temperature is 5.13°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 Kodiak

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kodiak. 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.

41.2

°F

December 21, 09:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

41.2°F

Tomorrow:

41.2°F

Sunrise:

09:53

Sunset:

16:24

Day Length:

6 h. 31 min.

Kodiak in December

Minimum:

38.7°F

Average:

40.3°F

Maximum:

41.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kodiak today

As of now, in Kodiak, the water temperature is 41.2°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. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 38.5°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 41.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kodiak

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	40.9°F	41.9°F	42.0°F
Dec 8	40.7°F	41.7°F	42.0°F
Dec 9	40.8°F	41.5°F	42.0°F
Dec 10	40.9°F	41.4°F	42.0°F
Dec 11	40.9°F	41.3°F	42.0°F
Dec 12	41.1°F	40.9°F	42.0°F
Dec 13	41.3°F	41.0°F	41.8°F
Dec 14	40.9°F	41.0°F	41.7°F
Dec 15	40.7°F	40.6°F	41.5°F
Dec 16	40.6°F	40.8°F	41.5°F
Dec 17	40.7°F	41.0°F	41.4°F
Dec 18	40.8°F	40.5°F	41.4°F
Dec 19	40.9°F	40.3°F	41.3°F
Dec 20	41.2°F	40.5°F	41.4°F
Dec 21	41.2°F	40.2°F	41.3°F
Dec 22	41.2°F	40.3°F	41.2°F
Dec 23	41.1°F	40.2°F	41.1°F
Dec 24	41.0°F	40.2°F	41.0°F
Dec 25	41.1°F	40.2°F	41.1°F
Dec 26	41.1°F	40.1°F	41.1°F
Dec 27	41.0°F	39.8°F	41.0°F
Dec 28	41.0°F	40.1°F	41.0°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 Kodiak by month

In an average year, Kodiak offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Kodiak was recorded on August 18, 2019, reaching a 57.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 4, 2024, dipping to 36.0°F. The average readings by season are 40.5°F in Winter, 41.0°F in Spring, 50.6°F in Summer, and 47.6°F in Autumn.