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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

44.9

°F

July 21, 13:53

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.2°F

Tomorrow:

44.9°F

Sunrise:

09:36

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

8 h. 39 min.

El Calafate in July

Minimum:

49.5°F

Average:

52.0°F

Maximum:

55.4°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 44.9°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 2.1°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 43.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 42.2°F on 2022.

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 44.7°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 7 43.9°F 43.5°F 43.6°F
Jul 8 44.5°F 43.4°F 43.5°F
Jul 9 43.5°F 43.1°F 43.4°F
Jul 10 43.8°F 43.1°F 43.3°F
Jul 11 43.7°F 43.2°F 43.3°F
Jul 12 43.1°F 43.0°F 43.2°F
Jul 13 43.1°F 42.7°F 43.1°F
Jul 14 43.1°F 42.8°F 43.0°F
Jul 15 43.0°F 42.8°F 43.1°F
Jul 16 42.8°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Jul 17 42.9°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Jul 18 42.9°F 42.8°F 43.0°F
Jul 19 43.6°F 42.5°F 43.0°F
Jul 20 43.2°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Jul 21 44.9°F 42.7°F 42.8°F
Jul 22 44.9°F 42.3°F 42.8°F
Jul 23 44.9°F 43.5°F 42.7°F
Jul 24 44.6°F 41.5°F 42.5°F
Jul 25 44.7°F 42.7°F 42.6°F
Jul 26 44.6°F 42.4°F 42.5°F
Jul 27 44.7°F 42.3°F 42.5°F
Jul 28 44.7°F 42.2°F 42.6°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.