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 12.63°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.

54.7

°F

February 5, 06:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.2°F

Tomorrow:

54.9°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

21:29

Day Length:

14 h. 52 min.

El Calafate in February

Minimum:

49.1°F

Average:

51.5°F

Maximum:

53.8°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 54.7°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 0.8°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 rise 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.6°F on 2024.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.9°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
Jan 22	54.2°F	53.4°F	53.5°F
Jan 23	53.8°F	54.1°F	53.7°F
Jan 24	55.7°F	54.0°F	53.7°F
Jan 25	55.0°F	53.0°F	53.3°F
Jan 26	53.9°F	52.2°F	53.1°F
Jan 27	53.0°F	52.2°F	52.8°F
Jan 28	54.1°F	53.4°F	53.0°F
Jan 29	53.2°F	53.5°F	53.0°F
Jan 30	54.2°F	53.8°F	53.0°F
Jan 31	53.5°F	53.1°F	52.7°F
Feb 1	54.8°F	53.0°F	53.1°F
Feb 2	56.0°F	54.6°F	53.5°F
Feb 3	54.6°F	53.7°F	53.4°F
Feb 4	55.2°F	52.7°F	54.0°F
Feb 5	54.7°F	52.6°F	54.0°F
Feb 6	54.9°F	52.9°F	54.1°F
Feb 7	54.8°F	52.4°F	54.0°F
Feb 8	55.3°F	53.7°F	54.5°F
Feb 9	54.9°F	53.3°F	54.2°F
Feb 10	54.9°F	51.9°F	54.1°F
Feb 11	54.6°F	50.9°F	53.8°F
Feb 12	54.6°F	53.2°F	53.9°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 52.0°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 43.3°F in Summer, and 44.0°F in Autumn.