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 6.31°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.

43.4

°F

December 5, 11:06

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.0°F

Tomorrow:

43.2°F

Sunrise:

09:35

Sunset:

16:25

Day Length:

6 h. 50 min.

Kodiak in December

Minimum:

38.7°F

Average:

40.4°F

Maximum:

41.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kodiak today

As of now, in Kodiak, the water temperature is 43.4°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 1.2°F higher 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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 39.9°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 43.1°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
Nov 21	43.7°F	42.3°F	43.4°F
Nov 22	43.8°F	41.6°F	43.3°F
Nov 23	43.7°F	41.5°F	43.1°F
Nov 24	43.9°F	41.4°F	43.1°F
Nov 25	43.6°F	41.1°F	43.0°F
Nov 26	43.4°F	41.1°F	42.9°F
Nov 27	43.3°F	41.3°F	42.8°F
Nov 28	43.4°F	41.1°F	42.6°F
Nov 29	43.4°F	41.5°F	42.6°F
Nov 30	43.2°F	41.6°F	42.5°F
Dec 1	42.9°F	41.3°F	42.3°F
Dec 2	42.9°F	41.1°F	42.3°F
Dec 3	43.3°F	41.2°F	42.4°F
Dec 4	43.0°F	41.0°F	42.2°F
Dec 5	43.4°F	41.1°F	42.1°F
Dec 6	43.2°F	40.9°F	42.0°F
Dec 7	43.1°F	40.9°F	41.9°F
Dec 8	43.1°F	40.7°F	41.8°F
Dec 9	43.1°F	40.8°F	41.8°F
Dec 10	43.1°F	40.9°F	41.8°F
Dec 11	43.1°F	40.9°F	41.8°F
Dec 12	43.1°F	41.1°F	41.9°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 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, 41.1°F in Spring, 50.7°F in Summer, and 47.6°F in Autumn.