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 11.08°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.

51.9

°F

October 21, 04:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.1°F

Tomorrow:

51.7°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

20:33

Day Length:

13 h. 57 min.

El Calafate in October

Minimum:

50.4°F

Average:

51.9°F

Maximum:

54.9°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 51.9°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 7.3°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 fall a bit.

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 46.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 43.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.0°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
Oct 7	45.9°F	43.1°F	43.2°F
Oct 8	47.3°F	44.0°F	43.4°F
Oct 9	48.8°F	43.5°F	43.7°F
Oct 10	48.7°F	43.9°F	43.7°F
Oct 11	49.4°F	46.7°F	44.2°F
Oct 12	50.5°F	45.1°F	44.2°F
Oct 13	48.6°F	44.8°F	44.0°F
Oct 14	49.3°F	44.6°F	43.9°F
Oct 15	50.7°F	44.1°F	44.0°F
Oct 16	52.2°F	44.0°F	44.4°F
Oct 17	53.5°F	44.1°F	44.7°F
Oct 18	53.0°F	43.7°F	44.8°F
Oct 19	53.0°F	44.7°F	45.2°F
Oct 20	52.1°F	45.7°F	44.8°F
Oct 21	51.9°F	44.5°F	44.6°F
Oct 22	51.7°F	45.6°F	44.4°F
Oct 23	52.0°F	45.0°F	44.7°F
Oct 24	52.0°F	45.0°F	44.7°F
Oct 25	52.1°F	45.3°F	44.8°F
Oct 26	52.3°F	46.3°F	44.9°F
Oct 27	52.1°F	44.7°F	44.7°F
Oct 28	52.0°F	44.7°F	44.7°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 44.4°F in Autumn.