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 10.55°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.

51.0

°F

March 31, 10:35

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.9°F

Tomorrow:

50.8°F

Sunrise:

08:08

Sunset:

19:38

Day Length:

11 h. 30 min.

El Calafate in April

Minimum:

49.3°F

Average:

51.7°F

Maximum:

53.4°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 51.0°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 0.8°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 53.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 49.6°F on 2023.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 50.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 49.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 51.0°F.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 17	52.9°F	51.5°F	52.3°F
Mar 18	52.7°F	52.0°F	52.3°F
Mar 19	54.8°F	51.8°F	52.3°F
Mar 20	52.1°F	52.6°F	52.2°F
Mar 21	52.1°F	51.7°F	52.1°F
Mar 22	51.2°F	51.1°F	51.7°F
Mar 23	51.6°F	50.8°F	51.9°F
Mar 24	51.3°F	52.1°F	51.8°F
Mar 25	51.4°F	51.8°F	51.7°F
Mar 26	51.4°F	52.1°F	51.8°F
Mar 27	51.0°F	52.2°F	51.9°F
Mar 28	50.8°F	51.6°F	51.9°F
Mar 29	50.6°F	51.0°F	51.7°F
Mar 30	50.9°F	50.7°F	51.7°F
Mar 31	51.0°F	51.1°F	51.8°F
Apr 1	50.8°F	50.8°F	51.6°F
Apr 2	50.7°F	50.4°F	51.5°F
Apr 3	51.0°F	50.4°F	51.7°F
Apr 4	50.6°F	49.9°F	51.4°F
Apr 5	50.3°F	50.1°F	51.1°F
Apr 6	50.2°F	50.2°F	51.0°F
Apr 7	49.9°F	50.1°F	50.7°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.