Swim in Anchorage in january 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in january?

Average sea temperature in Anchorage in january 2025.

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

Minimum: 36°F

Average: 37°F

Maximum: 39°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 15°F to 21°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at -8.1mph
  • It rains a total of 1.6in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Anchorage in january?

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

You won't be able to swim in Anchorage in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 36°F (and only 39°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Anchorage this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in january, the climate is very bad with an average outside temperature of 18°F, 1.6in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 87.79 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Anchorage in january

January
Average sea temperature 37°F
Minimum sea temperature 36°F
Maximum sea temperature 39°F
Average outside temperature 20°F
Maximum outside temperature 22°F
Minimum outside temperature 16°F
Wind speed 8.1mph
Wind temperature 9°F
Precipitation 1.6in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(8%)
Humidity 88%
Visibility in kilometers 8.27km
Cloud cover 41%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Swim elsewhere in Alaska in january

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Anchor Point in january36°F38°Ffreezing swimming
Dillingham in january33°F35°Ffreezing swimming
Dutch Harbor in january40°F42°Ffreezing swimming
Ketchikan in january44°F46°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Alaska in january: sea temperature by city

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