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 0.95°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.

33.7

°F

August 2, 01:46

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.6°F

Tomorrow:

33.4°F

Sunrise:

09:13

Sunset:

18:14

Day Length:

9 h. 1 min.

Río Gallegos in August

Minimum:

51.9°F

Average:

54.3°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 33.7°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 2.3°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.2°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 32.5°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 19	35.5°F	34.5°F	35.8°F
Jul 20	35.4°F	33.9°F	35.7°F
Jul 21	35.2°F	36.1°F	36.0°F
Jul 22	35.1°F	36.8°F	35.9°F
Jul 23	34.3°F	37.1°F	35.8°F
Jul 24	34.4°F	37.1°F	35.6°F
Jul 25	33.7°F	35.6°F	35.5°F
Jul 26	34.0°F	36.3°F	35.7°F
Jul 27	34.0°F	36.4°F	35.7°F
Jul 28	33.9°F	36.0°F	35.6°F
Jul 29	34.4°F	36.0°F	35.7°F
Jul 30	34.5°F	36.2°F	35.7°F
Jul 31	34.4°F	36.3°F	35.7°F
Aug 1	33.6°F	36.4°F	35.9°F
Aug 2	33.7°F	36.5°F	36.0°F
Aug 3	33.4°F	36.6°F	35.7°F
Aug 4	33.8°F	36.6°F	36.1°F
Aug 5	33.9°F	36.8°F	36.2°F
Aug 6	34.0°F	35.5°F	36.3°F
Aug 7	34.0°F	35.8°F	36.3°F
Aug 8	34.0°F	35.5°F	36.3°F
Aug 9	33.9°F	34.9°F	36.2°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.