Water temperature in Prudhoe Bay (AK) in September
Is it warm enough to swim in Prudhoe Bay in September? Average water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in September is 35.6°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Prudhoe Bay in September is 45.9°F, and the coldest is 29.5°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Prudhoe Bay
Changes water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in September 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Prudhoe Bay for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Prudhoe Bay, 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 | 39.4°F | 41.7°F | 34.9°F | 41.7°F |
| September 2 | 40.3°F | 41.5°F | 34.7°F | 42.1°F |
| September 3 | 41.2°F | 41.2°F | 34.2°F | 42.1°F |
| September 4 | 41.7°F | 41.9°F | 33.3°F | 44.2°F |
| September 5 | 41°F | 43.2°F | 32.9°F | 43.3°F |
| September 6 | 41.2°F | 42.8°F | 31.6°F | 43.7°F |
| September 7 | 40.5°F | 43°F | 32.4°F | 44.4°F |
| September 8 | 39.7°F | 42.1°F | 32.5°F | 45.9°F |
| September 9 | 39.2°F | 41.4°F | 32.5°F | 45.3°F |
| September 10 | 38.8°F | 42.8°F | 32.7°F | 45.9°F |
| September 11 | 38.3°F | 41.5°F | 32.7°F | 44.6°F |
| September 12 | 37.9°F | 38.3°F | 31.6°F | 43.7°F |
| September 13 | 38.1°F | 38.1°F | 32.2°F | 43°F |
| September 14 | 38.1°F | 37.6°F | 31.6°F | 42.4°F |
| September 15 | 37.6°F | 37.2°F | 31.6°F | 41.7°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | 36.5°F | 37.2°F | 31.5°F | 41°F |
| September 17 | 36°F | 36.7°F | 31.5°F | 40.3°F |
| September 18 | 35.6°F | 37.2°F | 31.5°F | 39.7°F |
| September 19 | 35.2°F | 38.5°F | 31.3°F | 39.4°F |
| September 20 | 36.5°F | 38.3°F | 30.2°F | 38.8°F |
| September 21 | 36.1°F | 37.6°F | 30°F | 38.3°F |
| September 22 | 36°F | 36.7°F | 30°F | 37.8°F |
| September 23 | 35.4°F | 37°F | 30°F | 37.2°F |
| September 24 | 35.4°F | 36.9°F | 30°F | 37.8°F |
| September 25 | 35.8°F | 36.3°F | 30.2°F | 37.4°F |
| September 26 | 35.6°F | 36.3°F | 30.2°F | 38.3°F |
| September 27 | 34.7°F | 36.5°F | 30.4°F | 38.3°F |
| September 28 | 34.5°F | 37°F | 30.4°F | 38.5°F |
| September 29 | 34.2°F | 36.9°F | 29.5°F | 37.6°F |
| September 30 | 34°F | 36.5°F | 30.2°F | 37.8°F |
Average water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in September over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 36.7°F | 36.5°F | 33.3°F | 41°F | 34.9°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 35.6°F | 34.9°F | 36.7°F | 39°F |
Prudhoe Bay sea state in September
Chart comparing the height of waves in Prudhoe Bay 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.
Prudhoe Bay water temperature during other months:
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