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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.
Sea temperature in El Calafate now

53.5

°F

February 11, 15:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.5°F

Tomorrow:

53.5°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

21:18

Day Length:

14 h. 30 min.

El Calafate in February

Minimum:

50.1°F

Average:

51.7°F

Maximum:

53.8°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 53.5°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 0.4°F lower 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 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 57.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 50.9°F on 2024.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 53.4°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
Jan 28 54.1°F 54.1°F 53.2°F
Jan 29 53.9°F 53.2°F 53.3°F
Jan 30 55.2°F 54.2°F 53.4°F
Jan 31 56.1°F 53.5°F 53.1°F
Feb 1 56.0°F 54.8°F 53.5°F
Feb 2 56.7°F 56.0°F 53.9°F
Feb 3 56.0°F 54.6°F 53.7°F
Feb 4 56.0°F 55.2°F 54.2°F
Feb 5 55.9°F 54.7°F 54.2°F
Feb 6 55.3°F 54.0°F 54.3°F
Feb 7 55.4°F 53.6°F 54.2°F
Feb 8 55.3°F 53.3°F 54.6°F
Feb 9 55.2°F 53.1°F 54.3°F
Feb 10 55.5°F 52.8°F 54.3°F
Feb 11 53.5°F 52.8°F 53.9°F
Feb 12 53.5°F 51.7°F 53.9°F
Feb 13 53.2°F 51.4°F 53.6°F
Feb 14 53.4°F 52.1°F 53.7°F
Feb 15 53.2°F 52.2°F 53.6°F
Feb 16 53.5°F 52.7°F 53.8°F
Feb 17 53.6°F 52.4°F 53.9°F
Feb 18 53.7°F 53.4°F 54.1°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 44.3°F in Autumn.