Water Temperature of the Chukchi Sea in Kotzebue, AK

Current Water Temperature

31.3°F -0.4°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
31.3°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:48 AM AKST

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Local Points of Interest

Arctic Ocean; Tasaitsat Angayukangak Lagoon; Tasaitsat Lagoons; Imikruk Lagoon; Cape Krusenstern National Monument

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Chukchi Sea

Station Name: Red Dog Dock
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -10 feet

Nearest Address:
Red Dog Mine Rd
Kotzebue, AK 99752
Northwest Arctic County

GPS Coordinates: 67.575806, -164.064389

Nearby Water Temperatures

Norton Sound, Nome, AK (216.3 mi)

Weather for Kotzebue, Alaska

Current Weather

2.1°F
Partly Cloudy
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: -12.3°F
Wind: NE 8.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.9 mph
Pressure: 29.65 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 43%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 8°F
L: 2°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 12°F
L: 2°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 17°F
L: 7°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
105 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
6h 2m daylight
Sunrise 10:39 AM
Solar Noon 1:40 PM
Sunset 4:41 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 5:02 PM
Transit 2:05 PM
Moonset 9:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:11 AM - 3:41 AM
1:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Minor Periods

4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 9 at 3:46AM AKST until November 10 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 3:46 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Moderate freezing spray. .WED...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Light freezing spray. .WED NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Light freezing spray. .THU...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...E winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.


Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 9 at 3:46AM AKST until November 10 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 3:46 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Moderate freezing spray. .WED...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Light freezing spray. .WED NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Light freezing spray. .THU...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...E winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 4.4°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 15%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 0

Astronomical

Sun
6h 2m daylight
Sunrise 10:39 AM
Solar Noon 1:40 PM
Sunset 4:41 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 5:02 PM
Transit 2:05 PM
Moonset 9:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:11 AM - 3:41 AM
1:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Minor Periods

4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 6.2°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 19%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0

Astronomical

Sun
5h 54m daylight
Sunrise 10:43 AM
Solar Noon 1:40 PM
Sunset 4:37 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 5:02 PM
Transit 2:56 PM
Moonset 9:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:00 AM - 4:30 AM
2:26 PM - 4:56 PM

Minor Periods

4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 13.2°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 65%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 0

Astronomical

Sun
5h 45m daylight
Sunrise 10:48 AM
Solar Noon 1:40 PM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 5:02 PM
Transit 3:47 PM
Moonset 9:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:51 AM - 5:21 AM
3:17 PM - 5:47 PM

Minor Periods

4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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