Swim in Anchorage in august 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in august?

Average sea temperature in Anchorage in august 2024.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Anchorage is:

Minimum: 50°F

Average: 53°F

Maximum: 56°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 51°F to 62°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.2mph
  • It rains a total of 4in, over 7 day(s).

Should we swim in Anchorage in august?

No... The water temperature in Anchorage in august is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Anchorage in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 50°F (and only 56°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Anchorage this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in august, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 56°F, 4in of precipitation (over 7 days) and 85.94 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Anchorage in august

August
Average sea temperature 53°F
Minimum sea temperature 50°F
Maximum sea temperature 56°F
Average outside temperature 58°F
Maximum outside temperature 63°F
Minimum outside temperature 52°F
Wind speed 6.2mph
Wind temperature 50°F
Precipitation 4in
Number of days of rain 7 jour(s)
(23%)
Humidity 86%
Visibility in kilometers 9.16km
Cloud cover 44%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Swim elsewhere in Alaska in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Anchor Point in august54°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Dillingham in august55°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Dutch Harbor in august50°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Ketchikan in august57°F60°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Alaska in august: sea temperature by city

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