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 6.36°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.

43.4

°F

August 11, 16:48

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.8°F

Tomorrow:

43.5°F

Sunrise:

09:06

Sunset:

18:44

Day Length:

9 h. 38 min.

El Calafate in August

Minimum:

49.4°F

Average:

52.1°F

Maximum:

55.7°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 43.4°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 1.4°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 42.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 41.4°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 43.3°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
Jul 28	41.7°F	42.2°F	42.5°F
Jul 29	41.5°F	41.8°F	42.3°F
Jul 30	41.2°F	41.6°F	42.4°F
Jul 31	41.2°F	41.2°F	42.2°F
Aug 1	41.1°F	41.2°F	42.2°F
Aug 2	41.1°F	41.2°F	42.2°F
Aug 3	41.1°F	41.2°F	42.0°F
Aug 4	41.0°F	41.1°F	42.0°F
Aug 5	41.0°F	41.1°F	41.9°F
Aug 6	41.0°F	41.1°F	41.8°F
Aug 7	41.3°F	41.8°F	41.8°F
Aug 8	41.6°F	41.8°F	41.9°F
Aug 9	41.8°F	41.8°F	41.8°F
Aug 10	41.8°F	41.8°F	41.8°F
Aug 11	43.4°F	41.9°F	42.0°F
Aug 12	43.5°F	41.3°F	42.0°F
Aug 13	43.5°F	41.9°F	42.0°F
Aug 14	43.4°F	41.5°F	42.0°F
Aug 15	43.3°F	41.6°F	41.9°F
Aug 16	43.1°F	41.1°F	41.7°F
Aug 17	43.1°F	41.6°F	41.6°F
Aug 18	43.0°F	41.5°F	41.6°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.