This is a climate-model estimate, not a measurement: we have no measured water temperature for rivers, lakes and reservoirs yet. Real measurements are available for seas only.
Bite in Anchorage today — weak 🎣
Pressure is steady, water +18° — most active: flounder and salmon. Forecast by fish species and for the week ahead.
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Water bodies in Anchorage 🌊
Map of water bodies in Anchorage
Water temperature in Anchorage for a month
There is no exact monthly water forecast — the reference is the climate normal: in summer the water warms to about +14°. The monthly normal is below.
Monthly water temperature in Anchorage 🗓️
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄ | ❄ | ❄ | +1 | +7 | +13 | +14 | +13 | +10 | +4 | ❄ | ❄ |
Climate normal (model estimate).
Water temperature archive in Anchorage on this day
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | +18° | +17° | +17° | +17° | +18° | +18° | +18° | +17° | +17° | +17° |
Climate normal (model estimate for this date), not a measurement archive.
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FAQ about water in Anchorage ❓
What is the water temperature in Anchorage now?
Now +17° — Cool for swimming.
When is the water in Anchorage warmest?
Warmest in July — up to +14°.
What bodies of water are there in Anchorage?
Pacific Ocean.
Water temperature in Anchorage — in detail
A summary page of water temperature across all bodies of water in Anchorage: Pacific Ocean. Now about +17°. For seas the temperature is measured SST; for rivers and lakes it is a climate estimate.