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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

42.8

°F

July 14, 09:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

42.7°F

Tomorrow:

42.9°F

Sunrise:

09:43

Sunset:

18:07

Day Length:

8 h. 24 min.

El Calafate in July

Minimum:

47.9°F

Average:

51.6°F

Maximum:

55.4°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 42.8°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 stay about the same.

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 43.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 41.6°F on 2015.

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 42.8°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
Jun 30 44.3°F 43.0°F 44.1°F
Jul 1 44.1°F 42.8°F 44.0°F
Jul 2 45.6°F 42.9°F 44.0°F
Jul 3 42.9°F 42.8°F 43.7°F
Jul 4 43.5°F 42.6°F 43.7°F
Jul 5 43.5°F 42.9°F 43.8°F
Jul 6 43.7°F 42.7°F 43.7°F
Jul 7 43.5°F 42.5°F 43.5°F
Jul 8 43.4°F 42.0°F 43.3°F
Jul 9 43.1°F 42.0°F 43.2°F
Jul 10 43.1°F 41.9°F 43.1°F
Jul 11 43.2°F 42.3°F 43.1°F
Jul 12 43.0°F 42.4°F 43.1°F
Jul 13 42.7°F 42.4°F 43.0°F
Jul 14 42.8°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Jul 15 42.9°F 43.8°F 43.0°F
Jul 16 42.8°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Jul 17 42.7°F 42.8°F 42.8°F
Jul 18 42.8°F 42.7°F 42.9°F
Jul 19 42.8°F 41.9°F 42.9°F
Jul 20 42.7°F 41.9°F 42.7°F
Jul 21 42.6°F 43.4°F 42.7°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 August 22, 2015, dipping to 39.7°F. The average readings by season are 51.9°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 43.3°F in Summer, and 44.0°F in Autumn.