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 8.27°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.

46.9

°F

November 21, 10:03

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.9°F

Tomorrow:

46.8°F

Sunrise:

05:44

Sunset:

21:27

Day Length:

15 h. 43 min.

El Calafate in November

Minimum:

47.8°F

Average:

51.2°F

Maximum:

55.0°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 46.9°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 0.6°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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 42.8°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.1°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
Nov 7	44.8°F	48.1°F	45.9°F
Nov 8	44.6°F	45.7°F	45.7°F
Nov 9	45.0°F	47.6°F	46.2°F
Nov 10	45.0°F	47.1°F	46.2°F
Nov 11	45.1°F	47.2°F	46.2°F
Nov 12	45.1°F	46.4°F	46.3°F
Nov 13	45.4°F	47.4°F	46.5°F
Nov 14	45.1°F	45.7°F	46.3°F
Nov 15	46.1°F	45.1°F	46.2°F
Nov 16	45.9°F	46.1°F	45.9°F
Nov 17	45.8°F	45.5°F	46.0°F
Nov 18	45.8°F	45.5°F	46.0°F
Nov 19	45.6°F	44.9°F	46.1°F
Nov 20	46.9°F	45.1°F	46.5°F
Nov 21	46.9°F	44.9°F	46.3°F
Nov 22	46.8°F	44.9°F	46.2°F
Nov 23	47.0°F	44.8°F	46.3°F
Nov 24	47.4°F	45.0°F	46.8°F
Nov 25	47.4°F	47.4°F	46.8°F
Nov 26	47.0°F	45.8°F	46.4°F
Nov 27	46.9°F	45.6°F	46.3°F
Nov 28	47.2°F	45.7°F	46.6°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 August 22, 2015, dipping to 39.7°F. The average readings by season are 51.5°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 43.2°F in Summer, and 43.8°F in Autumn.