What is the current water temperature in Río Gallegos?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Río Gallegos?

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 12.72°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 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.

54.9

°F

January 21, 20:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.1°F

Tomorrow:

55.4°F

Sunrise:

05:53

Sunset:

21:43

Day Length:

15 h. 50 min.

Río Gallegos in January

Minimum:

51.2°F

Average:

54.0°F

Maximum:

57.8°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 54.9°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 about the same as 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 59.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 53.3°F on 2024.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.1°F, while the maximum might reach 56.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	53.7°F	58.8°F	54.7°F
Jan 8	53.3°F	58.7°F	54.4°F
Jan 9	54.2°F	59.1°F	54.6°F
Jan 10	53.5°F	59.1°F	54.6°F
Jan 11	53.7°F	58.4°F	54.5°F
Jan 12	53.9°F	58.8°F	54.5°F
Jan 13	55.1°F	58.2°F	54.4°F
Jan 14	55.2°F	57.7°F	54.5°F
Jan 15	55.8°F	56.8°F	54.3°F
Jan 16	55.3°F	56.4°F	54.3°F
Jan 17	56.0°F	55.7°F	54.4°F
Jan 18	54.9°F	55.8°F	54.2°F
Jan 19	55.0°F	56.3°F	54.2°F
Jan 20	55.1°F	55.9°F	54.6°F
Jan 21	54.9°F	55.8°F	55.0°F
Jan 22	55.4°F	56.4°F	55.5°F
Jan 23	55.8°F	56.6°F	55.9°F
Jan 24	56.0°F	57.6°F	56.1°F
Jan 25	55.6°F	57.1°F	55.7°F
Jan 26	55.3°F	57.0°F	55.4°F
Jan 27	55.1°F	56.6°F	55.2°F
Jan 28	55.2°F	57.7°F	55.3°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.