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 13.26°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.

55.9

°F

January 24, 17:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.0°F

Tomorrow:

55.6°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

21:46

Day Length:

15 h. 30 min.

El Calafate in January

Minimum:

49.8°F

Average:

51.6°F

Maximum:

54.3°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 55.9°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 2.0°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 fall 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 57.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 51.6°F on 2016.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.6°F.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 10	53.0°F	54.9°F	51.9°F
Jan 11	53.9°F	53.9°F	52.3°F
Jan 12	53.2°F	53.2°F	52.3°F
Jan 13	54.8°F	51.9°F	52.3°F
Jan 14	53.6°F	53.6°F	52.4°F
Jan 15	53.1°F	52.6°F	52.0°F
Jan 16	52.3°F	53.4°F	52.5°F
Jan 17	53.3°F	53.0°F	52.8°F
Jan 18	53.3°F	54.3°F	52.6°F
Jan 19	52.9°F	55.0°F	53.1°F
Jan 20	52.3°F	55.3°F	53.3°F
Jan 21	52.9°F	54.9°F	53.6°F
Jan 22	53.9°F	54.2°F	53.7°F
Jan 23	55.0°F	53.8°F	53.9°F
Jan 24	55.9°F	55.7°F	53.9°F
Jan 25	55.6°F	55.0°F	53.5°F
Jan 26	55.3°F	53.9°F	53.3°F
Jan 27	55.0°F	53.0°F	53.0°F
Jan 28	55.2°F	54.1°F	53.2°F
Jan 29	55.2°F	53.2°F	53.2°F
Jan 30	55.2°F	54.2°F	53.2°F
Jan 31	54.8°F	53.5°F	52.8°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 September 20, 2024, dipping to 40.3°F. The average readings by season are 52.2°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 43.4°F in Summer, and 44.3°F in Autumn.