Water temperature in Nome (AK) in August
Is it warm enough to swim in Nome in August? Average water temperature in Nome in August is 55°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Nome in August is 63.1°F, and the coldest is 48.2°F. Average high air temperature in Nome in August is 56°F, and average low temperature is 44°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Nome
Changes water temperature in Nome in August 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Nome for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Nome, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of August.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 55.2°F | 54.5°F | 48.2°F | 62.4°F |
| August 2 | 54.5°F | 54.5°F | 48.9°F | 62.4°F |
| August 3 | 57°F | 54.3°F | 49.1°F | 61.7°F |
| August 4 | 60.1°F | 54.1°F | 48.4°F | 60.8°F |
| August 5 | 61.9°F | 53.8°F | 48.4°F | 61.9°F |
| August 6 | 62.8°F | 53.2°F | 49.3°F | 62.8°F |
| August 7 | 63.1°F | 53.1°F | 49.5°F | 63.1°F |
| August 8 | 62.1°F | 53.1°F | 49.8°F | 62.1°F |
| August 9 | 61.3°F | 52.9°F | 50.7°F | 61.3°F |
| August 10 | 59.5°F | 52.9°F | 51.3°F | 61.9°F |
| August 11 | 59.2°F | 53.6°F | 52°F | 61.7°F |
| August 12 | 58.8°F | 52.5°F | 52.3°F | 61°F |
| August 13 | 58.1°F | 54°F | 51.6°F | 61.3°F |
| August 14 | 56.5°F | 53.6°F | 51.8°F | 61.3°F |
| August 15 | 56.7°F | 53.6°F | 52.3°F | 61.5°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16 | 54.9°F | 53.1°F | 53.1°F | 60.8°F |
| August 17 | 54.9°F | 53.2°F | 52°F | 60.6°F |
| August 18 | 54.7°F | 53.1°F | 51.6°F | 59.7°F |
| August 19 | 54.1°F | 52.2°F | 51.6°F | 58.8°F |
| August 20 | 54°F | 53.4°F | 51.1°F | 58.5°F |
| August 21 | 53.8°F | 53.2°F | 52°F | 59.2°F |
| August 22 | 53.8°F | 53.2°F | 52.3°F | 59.4°F |
| August 23 | 53.8°F | 52°F | 52°F | 59.2°F |
| August 24 | 53.4°F | 52°F | 51.6°F | 61°F |
| August 25 | 53.1°F | 50.9°F | 50.9°F | 60.6°F |
| August 26 | 53.2°F | 50.9°F | 50.7°F | 60.1°F |
| August 27 | 53.6°F | 50.9°F | 50°F | 60.4°F |
| August 28 | 52.7°F | 50.2°F | 50.2°F | 59.5°F |
| August 29 | 52.9°F | 51.3°F | 50.2°F | 58.8°F |
| August 30 | 52.7°F | 51.1°F | 50.4°F | 58.1°F |
| August 31 | 52.3°F | 51.4°F | 50.4°F | 57.4°F |
Average water temperature in Nome in August over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 57°F | 56.7°F | 58.5°F | 56.1°F | 55.2°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 53.1°F | 54°F | 55.6°F | 52.7°F | 59.7°F |
Nome sea state in August
Chart comparing the height of waves in Nome in August over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Nome in August
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Nome in August based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature56°F
- Average LOW temperature44°F
- Average humidity
80 - Average rainfall days16 days
- Average rainfall81mm/3.2''
- Average daylight16h
- Average sunshine5.7h
- Average UV index3
Nome water temperature during other months:
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