Water temperature in Anchorage (AK) in September
Is it warm enough to swim in Anchorage in September? Average water temperature in Anchorage in September is 53.8°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Anchorage in September is 59.7°F, and the coldest is 47.8°F. Average high air temperature in Anchorage in September is 56°F, and average low temperature is 41°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Anchorage
Changes water temperature in Anchorage in September 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Anchorage for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Anchorage, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of September.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | 57.7°F | 55°F | 55°F | 58.8°F |
| September 2 | 57.6°F | 55°F | 55°F | 59.4°F |
| September 3 | 57.9°F | 55.4°F | 54.9°F | 59°F |
| September 4 | 58.1°F | 55.4°F | 54.9°F | 58.6°F |
| September 5 | 57.9°F | 55.2°F | 54.3°F | 58.3°F |
| September 6 | 57.6°F | 55°F | 54.1°F | 57.9°F |
| September 7 | 57.4°F | 55.4°F | 54°F | 59.7°F |
| September 8 | 57°F | 55.2°F | 53.6°F | 58.8°F |
| September 9 | 56.8°F | 55°F | 52.9°F | 58.3°F |
| September 10 | 56.5°F | 54.9°F | 52.7°F | 57.9°F |
| September 11 | 56.1°F | 54.5°F | 52.2°F | 58.1°F |
| September 12 | 55.8°F | 54.3°F | 52°F | 57.6°F |
| September 13 | 55.6°F | 54.3°F | 51.6°F | 57.2°F |
| September 14 | 55.2°F | 54.5°F | 51.3°F | 57°F |
| September 15 | 54.5°F | 55.2°F | 51.1°F | 58.1°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | 54.1°F | 53.4°F | 51.1°F | 57.4°F |
| September 17 | 53.8°F | 52.7°F | 51.4°F | 57.2°F |
| September 18 | 54.3°F | 52.3°F | 51.1°F | 56.5°F |
| September 19 | 54°F | 52.5°F | 51.1°F | 56.7°F |
| September 20 | 53.6°F | 52.5°F | 50.9°F | 56.1°F |
| September 21 | 53.2°F | 52.5°F | 51.1°F | 55.9°F |
| September 22 | 52.3°F | 52°F | 50.5°F | 55.9°F |
| September 23 | 52.3°F | 52°F | 50.5°F | 55.8°F |
| September 24 | 52.2°F | 51.8°F | 49.8°F | 55.4°F |
| September 25 | 52.2°F | 51.6°F | 49.8°F | 55°F |
| September 26 | 52°F | 51.4°F | 49.3°F | 54.5°F |
| September 27 | 51.6°F | 51.3°F | 48.7°F | 54.1°F |
| September 28 | 50.4°F | 50.7°F | 48.6°F | 53.4°F |
| September 29 | 50.9°F | 51.1°F | 48.4°F | 53.6°F |
| September 30 | 50.9°F | 50.2°F | 47.8°F | 53.4°F |
Average water temperature in Anchorage in September over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 54.7°F | 53.6°F | 55.6°F | 56.5°F | 54.7°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 53.4°F | 53.4°F | 53.2°F | 53.4°F |
Anchorage sea state in September
Chart comparing the height of waves in Anchorage in September 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 Anchorage in September
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Anchorage in September 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 temperature41°F
- Average humidity
76 - Average rainfall days15 days
- Average rainfall76mm/3''
- Average daylight13h
- Average sunshine5.3h
- Average UV index2
Anchorage water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
