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 9.77°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.

49.6

°F

December 15, 10:43

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

49.3°F

Tomorrow:

50.0°F

Sunrise:

05:32

Sunset:

21:56

Day Length:

16 h. 24 min.

El Calafate in December

Minimum:

48.2°F

Average:

51.9°F

Maximum:

54.6°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 49.6°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 0.3°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

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 51.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 46.6°F on 2015.

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 50.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.0°F, while the maximum might reach 51.0°F.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 1	50.7°F	49.2°F	48.3°F
Dec 2	53.4°F	48.9°F	48.4°F
Dec 3	53.1°F	49.4°F	48.7°F
Dec 4	52.8°F	49.2°F	48.5°F
Dec 5	51.1°F	49.0°F	48.4°F
Dec 6	49.5°F	48.9°F	48.7°F
Dec 7	49.3°F	49.6°F	48.8°F
Dec 8	50.1°F	50.8°F	49.0°F
Dec 9	51.3°F	50.4°F	49.4°F
Dec 10	51.2°F	50.2°F	49.3°F
Dec 11	51.7°F	49.6°F	49.3°F
Dec 12	50.8°F	50.2°F	49.6°F
Dec 13	50.1°F	50.8°F	49.6°F
Dec 14	49.3°F	52.1°F	49.3°F
Dec 15	49.6°F	51.7°F	49.3°F
Dec 16	50.0°F	53.0°F	49.7°F
Dec 17	50.4°F	53.1°F	50.1°F
Dec 18	50.5°F	53.5°F	50.2°F
Dec 19	50.7°F	54.1°F	50.4°F
Dec 20	51.0°F	53.8°F	50.7°F
Dec 21	50.9°F	52.5°F	50.6°F
Dec 22	50.8°F	52.3°F	50.5°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 52.0°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 43.3°F in Summer, and 44.1°F in Autumn.