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 9.6°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.

49.3

°F

November 26, 09:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.3°F

Tomorrow:

49.7°F

Sunrise:

05:22

Sunset:

21:27

Day Length:

16 h. 5 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 49.3°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 0.8°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 53.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 47.6°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 50.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.7°F, while the maximum might reach 50.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 12	48.8°F	49.2°F	48.9°F
Nov 13	49.4°F	49.5°F	49.2°F
Nov 14	49.7°F	49.6°F	49.3°F
Nov 15	49.9°F	50.7°F	49.4°F
Nov 16	50.7°F	51.1°F	49.6°F
Nov 17	50.0°F	50.8°F	49.5°F
Nov 18	49.6°F	49.1°F	49.2°F
Nov 19	49.2°F	49.0°F	49.2°F
Nov 20	48.9°F	48.7°F	49.2°F
Nov 21	48.7°F	49.9°F	49.2°F
Nov 22	48.8°F	51.0°F	49.2°F
Nov 23	49.0°F	50.6°F	49.2°F
Nov 24	48.7°F	52.1°F	49.4°F
Nov 25	49.3°F	51.6°F	49.8°F
Nov 26	49.3°F	50.9°F	50.1°F
Nov 27	49.7°F	52.4°F	50.5°F
Nov 28	50.0°F	53.6°F	50.8°F
Nov 29	50.1°F	53.9°F	50.9°F
Nov 30	49.9°F	54.3°F	50.7°F
Dec 1	50.2°F	53.6°F	51.0°F
Dec 2	50.3°F	53.6°F	51.1°F
Dec 3	50.2°F	53.2°F	51.0°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.