What is the current water temperature in El Calafate?

Q: What is the current water temperature in El Calafate?

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 9.91°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in El Calafate

Detailed information about the current water temperature in El Calafate. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

49.8

°F

November 24, 07:11

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.8°F

Tomorrow:

49.9°F

Sunrise:

05:42

Sunset:

21:30

Day Length:

15 h. 48 min.

El Calafate in November

Minimum:

48.3°F

Average:

51.8°F

Maximum:

55.0°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 49.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 43.8°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 50.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 10	48.5°F	45.3°F	46.7°F
Nov 11	47.9°F	45.3°F	46.7°F
Nov 12	48.2°F	45.4°F	46.8°F
Nov 13	47.7°F	45.6°F	47.0°F
Nov 14	47.9°F	45.4°F	46.8°F
Nov 15	47.5°F	46.1°F	46.6°F
Nov 16	46.8°F	45.9°F	46.3°F
Nov 17	48.0°F	45.8°F	46.4°F
Nov 18	47.8°F	45.8°F	46.5°F
Nov 19	47.0°F	45.6°F	46.4°F
Nov 20	47.2°F	46.9°F	46.9°F
Nov 21	47.6°F	46.9°F	46.7°F
Nov 22	47.7°F	48.1°F	46.8°F
Nov 23	47.8°F	48.7°F	47.0°F
Nov 24	49.8°F	47.2°F	47.1°F
Nov 25	49.9°F	47.0°F	47.2°F
Nov 26	49.6°F	48.0°F	46.9°F
Nov 27	49.5°F	48.9°F	46.8°F
Nov 28	49.8°F	49.6°F	47.1°F
Nov 29	50.2°F	48.6°F	47.5°F
Nov 30	50.7°F	50.9°F	48.0°F
Dec 1	50.8°F	49.2°F	48.1°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in El Calafate by month

In an average year, El Calafate offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in El Calafate was recorded on January 23, 2023, reaching a 60.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 22, 2015, dipping to 39.7°F. The average readings by season are 51.9°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 43.3°F in Summer, and 44.0°F in Autumn.