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 7.91°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.

46.2

°F

October 31, 06:18

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

45.4°F

Tomorrow:

46.5°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

20:50

Day Length:

14 h. 33 min.

El Calafate in November

Minimum:

48.3°F

Average:

51.8°F

Maximum:

55.0°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 46.2°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 1.5°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 42.5°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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 47.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 46.5°F, while the maximum might reach 47.7°F.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 17	44.1°F	43.0°F	43.6°F
Oct 18	43.7°F	43.3°F	43.7°F
Oct 19	44.7°F	43.8°F	44.2°F
Oct 20	45.7°F	43.3°F	44.5°F
Oct 21	44.5°F	44.5°F	44.3°F
Oct 22	45.6°F	44.6°F	44.2°F
Oct 23	45.0°F	45.1°F	44.4°F
Oct 24	45.0°F	45.7°F	44.5°F
Oct 25	45.3°F	44.8°F	44.6°F
Oct 26	46.3°F	45.5°F	44.7°F
Oct 27	44.7°F	44.0°F	44.6°F
Oct 28	44.7°F	44.4°F	44.5°F
Oct 29	44.5°F	44.6°F	44.3°F
Oct 30	45.4°F	46.4°F	44.6°F
Oct 31	46.2°F	45.9°F	44.7°F
Nov 1	46.5°F	45.4°F	45.1°F
Nov 2	47.4°F	45.7°F	45.9°F
Nov 3	47.3°F	44.9°F	45.8°F
Nov 4	47.2°F	46.3°F	45.7°F
Nov 5	47.6°F	45.1°F	46.1°F
Nov 6	47.6°F	46.6°F	46.1°F
Nov 7	47.7°F	44.8°F	46.2°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.