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 13.02°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.

55.4

°F

February 7, 15:03

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.3°F

Tomorrow:

55.9°F

Sunrise:

06:40

Sunset:

21:25

Day Length:

14 h. 45 min.

El Calafate in February

Minimum:

50.1°F

Average:

51.7°F

Maximum:

53.8°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 55.4°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 1.3°F higher than 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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 52.4°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 55.3°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
Jan 24	55.9°F	55.7°F	54.0°F
Jan 25	54.7°F	55.0°F	53.7°F
Jan 26	54.1°F	53.9°F	53.4°F
Jan 27	53.2°F	53.0°F	53.0°F
Jan 28	54.1°F	54.1°F	53.2°F
Jan 29	53.9°F	53.2°F	53.3°F
Jan 30	55.2°F	54.2°F	53.4°F
Jan 31	56.1°F	53.5°F	53.1°F
Feb 1	56.0°F	54.8°F	53.5°F
Feb 2	56.7°F	56.0°F	53.9°F
Feb 3	56.0°F	54.6°F	53.7°F
Feb 4	56.0°F	55.2°F	54.2°F
Feb 5	55.9°F	54.7°F	54.2°F
Feb 6	55.3°F	54.0°F	54.3°F
Feb 7	55.4°F	53.6°F	54.1°F
Feb 8	55.9°F	53.3°F	54.5°F
Feb 9	55.6°F	53.1°F	54.2°F
Feb 10	55.5°F	52.8°F	54.2°F
Feb 11	55.2°F	52.8°F	53.9°F
Feb 12	55.2°F	51.7°F	53.9°F
Feb 13	54.9°F	51.4°F	53.6°F
Feb 14	55.1°F	52.1°F	53.7°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.