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 12.37°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.

54.3

°F

December 10, 11:08

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.2°F

Tomorrow:

54.4°F

Sunrise:

05:14

Sunset:

21:46

Day Length:

16 h. 32 min.

Río Gallegos in December

Minimum:

51.9°F

Average:

54.3°F

Maximum:

58.8°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 54.3°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 2.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 53.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 49.2°F on 2023.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.4°F, while the maximum might reach 55.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 26	49.3°F	50.9°F	50.0°F
Nov 27	50.9°F	52.4°F	50.6°F
Nov 28	51.2°F	53.6°F	50.8°F
Nov 29	51.9°F	53.9°F	51.0°F
Nov 30	51.3°F	54.3°F	50.8°F
Dec 1	51.4°F	53.6°F	51.0°F
Dec 2	51.1°F	53.6°F	51.1°F
Dec 3	52.4°F	53.2°F	51.2°F
Dec 4	53.8°F	52.2°F	51.4°F
Dec 5	53.7°F	51.9°F	51.8°F
Dec 6	53.8°F	51.6°F	51.9°F
Dec 7	53.5°F	51.0°F	51.6°F
Dec 8	53.2°F	50.8°F	51.4°F
Dec 9	53.2°F	50.8°F	51.5°F
Dec 10	54.3°F	50.9°F	51.6°F
Dec 11	54.4°F	51.0°F	51.7°F
Dec 12	54.6°F	50.7°F	51.9°F
Dec 13	55.0°F	53.0°F	52.3°F
Dec 14	55.1°F	52.6°F	52.5°F
Dec 15	55.2°F	52.1°F	52.5°F
Dec 16	55.0°F	52.2°F	52.3°F
Dec 17	55.0°F	53.0°F	52.3°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 53.9°F in Winter, 47.5°F in Spring, 37.0°F in Summer, and 44.2°F in Autumn.