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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

57.6

°F

May 18, 09:11

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.6°F

Tomorrow:

57.5°F

Sunrise:

07:47

Sunset:

17:46

Day Length:

9 h. 59 min.

Mar del Plata in May

Minimum:

66.2°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 57.6°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 2.4°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 57.4°F on 2016.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 57.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Mar del Plata

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 4 60.0°F 62.2°F 62.0°F
May 5 59.4°F 62.0°F 61.7°F
May 6 59.7°F 61.8°F 61.8°F
May 7 60.0°F 60.9°F 61.4°F
May 8 58.6°F 61.0°F 61.2°F
May 9 59.9°F 61.0°F 61.0°F
May 10 59.3°F 60.9°F 60.9°F
May 11 59.2°F 60.4°F 60.8°F
May 12 59.2°F 60.8°F 60.9°F
May 13 59.0°F 60.7°F 60.6°F
May 14 58.9°F 60.3°F 60.6°F
May 15 58.2°F 60.4°F 60.3°F
May 16 57.6°F 60.3°F 60.1°F
May 17 57.6°F 60.0°F 59.8°F
May 18 57.6°F 60.3°F 60.0°F
May 19 57.5°F 60.0°F 59.9°F
May 20 57.3°F 60.2°F 59.7°F
May 21 57.2°F 60.1°F 59.6°F
May 22 57.1°F 59.6°F 59.5°F
May 23 56.9°F 60.2°F 59.3°F
May 24 56.9°F 60.0°F 59.3°F
May 25 56.6°F 58.8°F 59.0°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 July 21, 2022, dipping to 48.7°F. The average readings by season are 68.0°F in Winter, 64.7°F in Spring, 52.5°F in Summer, and 56.0°F in Autumn.