Water temperature in Nome (AK) in October
Is it warm enough to swim in Nome in October? Average water temperature in Nome in October is 40.5°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Nome in October is 52.2°F, and the coldest is 31.3°F. Average high air temperature in Nome in October is 35°F, and average low temperature is 23°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 October 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 October.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 43.5°F | 43.3°F | 37°F | 52.2°F |
| October 2 | 44.8°F | 44.1°F | 37.2°F | 51.6°F |
| October 3 | 44.6°F | 44.6°F | 37.6°F | 51.3°F |
| October 4 | 44.2°F | 44.8°F | 38.7°F | 50.9°F |
| October 5 | 44.2°F | 38.8°F | 50.7°F | |
| October 6 | 44.2°F | 38.7°F | 50.7°F | |
| October 7 | 43.9°F | 39°F | 50.5°F | |
| October 8 | 43.3°F | 38.5°F | 50.4°F | |
| October 9 | 42.3°F | 37.6°F | 50°F | |
| October 10 | 41.7°F | 36.5°F | 49.5°F | |
| October 11 | 41.5°F | 35.8°F | 49.5°F | |
| October 12 | 41.9°F | 35.2°F | 49.1°F | |
| October 13 | 41.7°F | 34.2°F | 48.9°F | |
| October 14 | 40.8°F | 34.3°F | 48.4°F | |
| October 15 | 39.9°F | 34°F | 48.2°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16 | 39.6°F | 32.7°F | 46.9°F | |
| October 17 | 39°F | 32.5°F | 45.9°F | |
| October 18 | 38.8°F | 33.3°F | 45.9°F | |
| October 19 | 39.6°F | 32.4°F | 44.4°F | |
| October 20 | 39.2°F | 32.4°F | 44.1°F | |
| October 21 | 39.7°F | 32.5°F | 43.5°F | |
| October 22 | 39°F | 32.5°F | 43°F | |
| October 23 | 39°F | 31.8°F | 42.6°F | |
| October 24 | 38.1°F | 32°F | 41.9°F | |
| October 25 | 37.6°F | 31.8°F | 42.1°F | |
| October 26 | 37.6°F | 31.3°F | 42.1°F | |
| October 27 | 36.1°F | 31.6°F | 42.1°F | |
| October 28 | 36°F | 32.2°F | 43.5°F | |
| October 29 | 36.5°F | 31.8°F | 43.3°F | |
| October 30 | 35.8°F | 31.8°F | 43.2°F | |
| October 31 | 35.4°F | 31.5°F | 42.4°F |
Average water temperature in Nome in October over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 39.7°F | 43.2°F | 41.5°F | 46.8°F | 44.2°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 41.7°F | 40.1°F | 41.9°F | 38.5°F | 40.3°F |
Nome sea state in October
Chart comparing the height of waves in Nome in October 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 October
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Nome in October 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 temperature35°F
- Average LOW temperature23°F
- Average humidity
74 - Average rainfall days12 days
- Average rainfall41mm/1.6''
- Average daylight10h
- Average sunshine3.8h
- Average UV index1
Nome water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
