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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

45.2

°F

June 16, 04:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.3°F

Tomorrow:

45.1°F

Sunrise:

09:49

Sunset:

17:51

Day Length:

8 h. 2 min.

El Calafate in June

Minimum:

49.4°F

Average:

51.9°F

Maximum:

55.7°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 45.2°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. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. 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 45.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 44.6°F on 2024.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.1°F.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 2 46.2°F 46.0°F 46.2°F
Jun 3 45.9°F 45.8°F 46.1°F
Jun 4 46.1°F 45.6°F 46.1°F
Jun 5 46.3°F 45.3°F 46.1°F
Jun 6 46.5°F 46.1°F 46.2°F
Jun 7 46.1°F 45.3°F 46.1°F
Jun 8 46.0°F 45.8°F 46.0°F
Jun 9 45.9°F 45.4°F 45.8°F
Jun 10 45.7°F 45.3°F 45.7°F
Jun 11 46.0°F 45.2°F 45.8°F
Jun 12 45.7°F 45.0°F 45.6°F
Jun 13 47.0°F 45.1°F 45.6°F
Jun 14 45.5°F 45.1°F 45.5°F
Jun 15 45.3°F 45.2°F 45.4°F
Jun 16 45.2°F 45.2°F 45.3°F
Jun 17 45.1°F 44.4°F 45.1°F
Jun 18 45.0°F 45.1°F 45.0°F
Jun 19 45.0°F 44.7°F 45.0°F
Jun 20 44.9°F 44.3°F 44.9°F
Jun 21 44.8°F 44.5°F 44.9°F
Jun 22 44.6°F 44.2°F 44.7°F
Jun 23 44.6°F 44.6°F 44.6°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.