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 6.6°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.

43.9

°F

October 10, 17:44

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

43.5°F

Tomorrow:

44.1°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

13 h. 15 min.

El Calafate in October

Minimum:

48.5°F

Average:

51.5°F

Maximum:

54.9°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 43.9°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 0.9°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 44.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 41.4°F on 2015.

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 44.2°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
Sep 26	43.7°F	41.8°F	42.5°F
Sep 27	43.8°F	42.2°F	42.6°F
Sep 28	44.1°F	42.4°F	42.7°F
Sep 29	43.9°F	41.5°F	42.7°F
Sep 30	43.0°F	41.4°F	42.4°F
Oct 1	42.6°F	41.6°F	42.5°F
Oct 2	42.5°F	42.5°F	42.5°F
Oct 3	43.4°F	41.3°F	42.5°F
Oct 4	43.0°F	42.4°F	42.7°F
Oct 5	43.2°F	42.4°F	42.7°F
Oct 6	43.4°F	42.4°F	42.6°F
Oct 7	43.1°F	42.6°F	42.8°F
Oct 8	44.0°F	42.4°F	42.8°F
Oct 9	43.5°F	42.5°F	43.0°F
Oct 10	43.9°F	43.7°F	43.0°F
Oct 11	44.1°F	43.9°F	43.2°F
Oct 12	44.2°F	42.7°F	43.3°F
Oct 13	44.1°F	43.3°F	43.2°F
Oct 14	44.0°F	43.5°F	43.1°F
Oct 15	44.0°F	43.6°F	43.1°F
Oct 16	44.3°F	43.3°F	43.4°F
Oct 17	44.5°F	43.0°F	43.6°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 51.9°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 43.3°F in Summer, and 44.0°F in Autumn.