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Water temperature in Mar del Plata

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Mar del Plata. 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 Mar del Plata now

59.1

°F

May 18, 14:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.9°F

Tomorrow:

58.9°F

Sunrise:

07:46

Sunset:

17:47

Day Length:

10 h. 1 min.

Mar del Plata in May

Minimum:

65.9°F

Average:

67.7°F

Maximum:

69.5°F

Sea water temperature in Mar del Plata today

As of now, in Mar del Plata, the water temperature is 59.1°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. 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 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 62.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 57.4°F on 2016.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Mar del Plata

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 4 62.7°F 60.0°F 62.1°F
May 5 62.7°F 59.4°F 61.9°F
May 6 61.9°F 59.7°F 61.8°F
May 7 61.6°F 60.0°F 61.5°F
May 8 61.2°F 58.6°F 61.2°F
May 9 60.9°F 59.9°F 61.0°F
May 10 60.9°F 59.3°F 61.0°F
May 11 60.8°F 59.2°F 60.9°F
May 12 60.8°F 59.2°F 60.9°F
May 13 60.3°F 59.0°F 60.7°F
May 14 60.4°F 58.9°F 60.6°F
May 15 60.3°F 58.2°F 60.3°F
May 16 59.0°F 57.6°F 60.0°F
May 17 58.9°F 57.6°F 59.8°F
May 18 59.1°F 57.6°F 59.8°F
May 19 58.9°F 57.1°F 59.7°F
May 20 58.7°F 56.4°F 59.4°F
May 21 58.6°F 56.1°F 59.4°F
May 22 58.5°F 56.4°F 59.3°F
May 23 58.4°F 56.0°F 59.1°F
May 24 58.3°F 56.5°F 59.1°F
May 25 58.0°F 55.7°F 58.7°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 Mar del Plata by month

In an average year, Mar del Plata offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Mar del Plata was recorded on March 1, 2017, reaching a 75.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 18, 2024, dipping to 48.5°F. The average readings by season are 67.9°F in Winter, 64.7°F in Spring, 52.4°F in Summer, and 56.1°F in Autumn.