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 4.66°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.

40.4

°F

May 6, 09:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.4°F

Tomorrow:

40.2°F

Sunrise:

06:06

Sunset:

22:08

Day Length:

16 h. 2 min.

Kodiak in May

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

40.7°F

Maximum:

42.3°F

Sea water temperature in Kodiak today

As of now, in Kodiak, the water temperature is 40.4°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 1.9°F lower 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 fall 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 40.7°F on 2023.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.5°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
Apr 22	38.8°F	41.2°F	40.6°F
Apr 23	38.5°F	42.2°F	40.8°F
Apr 24	38.6°F	42.9°F	40.8°F
Apr 25	38.4°F	43.0°F	40.9°F
Apr 26	39.5°F	42.6°F	40.9°F
Apr 27	39.7°F	42.4°F	41.1°F
Apr 28	39.3°F	42.3°F	41.3°F
Apr 29	39.6°F	42.5°F	41.4°F
Apr 30	39.4°F	42.6°F	41.5°F
May 1	40.1°F	42.5°F	41.7°F
May 2	40.4°F	42.4°F	41.8°F
May 3	40.2°F	42.3°F	41.8°F
May 4	40.0°F	42.9°F	42.0°F
May 5	40.4°F	42.8°F	42.1°F
May 6	40.4°F	42.6°F	42.3°F
May 7	40.2°F	42.6°F	42.2°F
May 8	40.5°F	43.1°F	42.4°F
May 9	40.6°F	43.0°F	42.5°F
May 10	40.5°F	42.9°F	42.4°F
May 11	40.5°F	42.9°F	42.4°F
May 12	40.7°F	43.1°F	42.6°F
May 13	41.0°F	44.5°F	42.9°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 March 31, 2026, dipping to 35.5°F. The average readings by season are 40.4°F in Winter, 40.8°F in Spring, 50.7°F in Summer, and 47.6°F in Autumn.