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 7.87°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.

46.2

°F

June 23, 04:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.9°F

Tomorrow:

46.0°F

Sunrise:

09:51

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

8 h. 1 min.

El Calafate in June

Minimum:

49.4°F

Average:

51.9°F

Maximum:

55.7°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 46.2°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 1.5°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 43.8°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 45.9°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
Jun 9	45.9°F	45.4°F	45.8°F
Jun 10	45.7°F	45.3°F	45.7°F
Jun 11	46.0°F	45.2°F	45.8°F
Jun 12	45.7°F	45.0°F	45.6°F
Jun 13	47.0°F	45.1°F	45.6°F
Jun 14	45.5°F	45.1°F	45.5°F
Jun 15	45.3°F	45.2°F	45.4°F
Jun 16	45.4°F	45.2°F	45.3°F
Jun 17	44.9°F	44.4°F	45.1°F
Jun 18	44.8°F	45.1°F	45.0°F
Jun 19	45.3°F	44.7°F	45.1°F
Jun 20	44.7°F	44.3°F	44.9°F
Jun 21	44.8°F	44.5°F	44.8°F
Jun 22	46.9°F	44.2°F	44.9°F
Jun 23	46.2°F	44.6°F	44.6°F
Jun 24	46.0°F	44.4°F	44.5°F
Jun 25	46.0°F	44.4°F	44.5°F
Jun 26	45.8°F	44.0°F	44.3°F
Jun 27	45.9°F	43.9°F	44.3°F
Jun 28	45.9°F	43.9°F	44.3°F
Jun 29	45.8°F	44.0°F	44.2°F
Jun 30	45.8°F	44.3°F	44.2°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.