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 7.01°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.

44.6

°F

June 23, 11:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.2°F

Tomorrow:

44.5°F

Sunrise:

09:51

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

8 h. 1 min.

El Calafate in June

Minimum:

48.5°F

Average:

51.5°F

Maximum:

55.7°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 44.6°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 about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

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 45.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 43.8°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.3°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
Jun 9	45.4°F	45.2°F	45.8°F
Jun 10	45.3°F	45.1°F	45.7°F
Jun 11	45.2°F	45.0°F	45.8°F
Jun 12	45.0°F	44.8°F	45.6°F
Jun 13	45.1°F	45.1°F	45.4°F
Jun 14	45.1°F	44.8°F	45.4°F
Jun 15	45.2°F	44.7°F	45.3°F
Jun 16	45.2°F	44.6°F	45.2°F
Jun 17	44.4°F	44.6°F	45.0°F
Jun 18	45.1°F	44.5°F	44.9°F
Jun 19	44.7°F	44.5°F	45.0°F
Jun 20	44.3°F	43.9°F	44.9°F
Jun 21	44.5°F	43.9°F	44.8°F
Jun 22	44.2°F	43.9°F	44.6°F
Jun 23	44.6°F	43.8°F	44.5°F
Jun 24	44.5°F	43.6°F	44.4°F
Jun 25	44.5°F	43.4°F	44.4°F
Jun 26	44.3°F	43.7°F	44.2°F
Jun 27	44.3°F	43.2°F	44.3°F
Jun 28	44.4°F	43.1°F	44.3°F
Jun 29	44.3°F	42.9°F	44.2°F
Jun 30	44.2°F	43.0°F	44.1°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.