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 11.36°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.

52.4

°F

December 22, 01:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.5°F

Tomorrow:

53.0°F

Sunrise:

05:35

Sunset:

22:01

Day Length:

16 h. 26 min.

El Calafate in December

Minimum:

48.2°F

Average:

51.5°F

Maximum:

54.6°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 52.4°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 2.5°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 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 52.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 46.5°F on 2014.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.8°F, while the maximum might reach 53.3°F.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	50.8°F	49.0°F	48.6°F
Dec 9	50.4°F	49.8°F	48.8°F
Dec 10	50.2°F	47.4°F	48.7°F
Dec 11	49.6°F	48.4°F	48.8°F
Dec 12	50.2°F	49.0°F	49.1°F
Dec 13	50.8°F	49.4°F	49.2°F
Dec 14	52.1°F	47.8°F	49.1°F
Dec 15	51.7°F	48.5°F	49.1°F
Dec 16	53.0°F	49.1°F	49.5°F
Dec 17	53.1°F	48.7°F	49.9°F
Dec 18	53.5°F	48.2°F	49.9°F
Dec 19	54.1°F	49.1°F	50.1°F
Dec 20	53.8°F	49.2°F	50.2°F
Dec 21	52.5°F	50.1°F	50.0°F
Dec 22	52.4°F	50.0°F	49.9°F
Dec 23	53.0°F	50.1°F	50.4°F
Dec 24	52.9°F	50.2°F	50.4°F
Dec 25	52.8°F	50.2°F	50.2°F
Dec 26	53.1°F	51.5°F	50.5°F
Dec 27	53.2°F	51.9°F	50.6°F
Dec 28	53.3°F	51.7°F	50.8°F
Dec 29	53.3°F	51.3°F	50.8°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 51.6°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 43.2°F in Summer, and 43.8°F in Autumn.