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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.
Sea temperature in El Calafate now

42.9

°F

September 15, 20:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.8°F

Tomorrow:

43.0°F

Sunrise:

07:54

Sunset:

19:36

Day Length:

11 h. 42 min.

El Calafate in September

Minimum:

50.2°F

Average:

52.2°F

Maximum:

55.6°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 42.9°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 0.9°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 42.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 40.8°F on 2023.

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 42.9°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
Sep 1 42.0°F 41.9°F 41.8°F
Sep 2 41.9°F 41.9°F 41.8°F
Sep 3 41.4°F 41.8°F 41.6°F
Sep 4 42.5°F 41.5°F 41.8°F
Sep 5 41.9°F 41.8°F 41.7°F
Sep 6 41.5°F 41.5°F 41.6°F
Sep 7 41.2°F 42.1°F 41.8°F
Sep 8 42.6°F 44.6°F 42.1°F
Sep 9 41.7°F 44.0°F 41.9°F
Sep 10 41.7°F 43.5°F 41.9°F
Sep 11 42.2°F 42.9°F 41.8°F
Sep 12 41.1°F 42.5°F 41.9°F
Sep 13 41.5°F 42.5°F 41.8°F
Sep 14 41.8°F 42.2°F 42.0°F
Sep 15 42.9°F 42.8°F 42.0°F
Sep 16 43.0°F 42.6°F 42.1°F
Sep 17 42.8°F 42.7°F 42.0°F
Sep 18 43.0°F 42.6°F 42.2°F
Sep 19 42.9°F 42.2°F 42.0°F
Sep 20 42.7°F 42.4°F 41.8°F
Sep 21 42.9°F 42.4°F 42.0°F
Sep 22 43.1°F 43.8°F 42.2°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.