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 9.79°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.

49.6

°F

April 17, 19:13

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.5°F

Tomorrow:

49.7°F

Sunrise:

08:35

Sunset:

19:02

Day Length:

10 h. 27 min.

El Calafate in April

Minimum:

49.3°F

Average:

51.7°F

Maximum:

53.4°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 49.6°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 0.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 49.1°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.4°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
Apr 3	50.4°F	50.4°F	51.6°F
Apr 4	50.4°F	49.9°F	51.3°F
Apr 5	48.8°F	50.1°F	50.9°F
Apr 6	50.0°F	50.2°F	50.9°F
Apr 7	50.2°F	50.1°F	50.6°F
Apr 8	51.2°F	50.6°F	50.6°F
Apr 9	51.3°F	49.9°F	50.5°F
Apr 10	49.8°F	49.9°F	50.4°F
Apr 11	49.7°F	50.0°F	50.4°F
Apr 12	49.8°F	49.9°F	50.4°F
Apr 13	49.5°F	50.2°F	50.4°F
Apr 14	50.1°F	50.3°F	50.5°F
Apr 15	49.5°F	50.1°F	50.2°F
Apr 16	50.5°F	50.3°F	50.3°F
Apr 17	49.6°F	49.9°F	50.0°F
Apr 18	49.7°F	49.6°F	50.1°F
Apr 19	49.6°F	49.5°F	50.0°F
Apr 20	49.7°F	49.4°F	50.1°F
Apr 21	49.4°F	49.7°F	49.8°F
Apr 22	49.2°F	49.7°F	49.6°F
Apr 23	49.1°F	50.0°F	49.5°F
Apr 24	49.1°F	49.6°F	49.5°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 September 20, 2024, dipping to 40.3°F. The average readings by season are 52.3°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 43.4°F in Summer, and 44.3°F in Autumn.