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 4.68°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.

40.4

°F

September 27, 04:56

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

39.6°F

Tomorrow:

40.6°F

Sunrise:

07:15

Sunset:

19:42

Day Length:

12 h. 27 min.

Río Gallegos in October

Minimum:

52.8°F

Average:

54.6°F

Maximum:

59.1°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 40.4°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 1.2°F lower 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 rise a bit.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 39.4°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.7°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
Sep 13	39.0°F	40.0°F	39.5°F
Sep 14	39.4°F	40.3°F	39.5°F
Sep 15	39.1°F	41.2°F	39.7°F
Sep 16	39.1°F	40.7°F	39.8°F
Sep 17	38.8°F	41.8°F	40.0°F
Sep 18	38.9°F	41.6°F	40.1°F
Sep 19	38.9°F	41.2°F	39.9°F
Sep 20	38.8°F	42.2°F	40.2°F
Sep 21	39.5°F	42.0°F	40.2°F
Sep 22	39.0°F	41.3°F	40.1°F
Sep 23	38.5°F	41.5°F	40.5°F
Sep 24	39.0°F	41.6°F	40.6°F
Sep 25	39.5°F	41.4°F	40.9°F
Sep 26	39.6°F	42.1°F	41.4°F
Sep 27	40.4°F	42.5°F	41.6°F
Sep 28	40.6°F	42.5°F	41.8°F
Sep 29	40.9°F	43.4°F	42.1°F
Sep 30	40.7°F	42.9°F	41.9°F
Oct 1	40.6°F	43.1°F	41.8°F
Oct 2	40.7°F	43.1°F	41.9°F
Oct 3	40.6°F	43.0°F	41.8°F
Oct 4	40.6°F	42.4°F	41.8°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.