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Water temperature in Río Gallegos

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Río Gallegos. 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 Río Gallegos now

53.5

°F

March 11, 05:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

53.1°F

Sunrise:

07:23

Sunset:

20:10

Day Length:

12 h. 47 min.

Río Gallegos in March

Minimum:

51.7°F

Average:

54.5°F

Maximum:

58.0°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 53.5°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 0.6°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 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 54.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 51.1°F on 2025.

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 52.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 25 54.8°F 54.0°F 54.4°F
Feb 26 54.5°F 53.3°F 54.4°F
Feb 27 55.6°F 53.2°F 54.2°F
Feb 28 54.0°F 53.2°F 54.3°F
Mar 1 54.7°F 53.0°F 54.5°F
Mar 2 55.7°F 53.0°F 54.4°F
Mar 3 55.6°F 52.4°F 54.2°F
Mar 4 55.1°F 52.4°F 54.0°F
Mar 5 55.1°F 52.8°F 54.0°F
Mar 6 53.7°F 52.1°F 53.7°F
Mar 7 53.3°F 51.6°F 53.7°F
Mar 8 53.0°F 51.5°F 53.5°F
Mar 9 52.9°F 51.3°F 53.3°F
Mar 10 53.0°F 51.3°F 53.0°F
Mar 11 53.5°F 51.1°F 52.9°F
Mar 12 53.1°F 50.6°F 52.5°F
Mar 13 52.6°F 50.4°F 52.1°F
Mar 14 52.6°F 51.0°F 52.0°F
Mar 15 52.3°F 50.3°F 51.8°F
Mar 16 52.3°F 50.6°F 51.8°F
Mar 17 52.4°F 51.6°F 51.8°F
Mar 18 52.4°F 51.5°F 51.8°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 Río Gallegos by month

In an average year, Río Gallegos offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Río Gallegos was recorded on January 23, 2023, reaching a 59.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 28, 2022, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 54.1°F in Winter, 47.5°F in Spring, 36.9°F in Summer, and 44.4°F in Autumn.