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 8.69°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.

47.6

°F

April 20, 00:19

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.6°F

Tomorrow:

47.3°F

Sunrise:

08:30

Sunset:

18:41

Day Length:

10 h. 11 min.

Río Gallegos in April

Minimum:

51.9°F

Average:

54.3°F

Maximum:

58.5°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 47.6°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 0.4°F higher 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 44.5°F on 2023.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 6	48.2°F	48.8°F	48.9°F
Apr 7	47.9°F	48.1°F	48.7°F
Apr 8	48.2°F	47.0°F	48.5°F
Apr 9	48.0°F	47.0°F	48.5°F
Apr 10	48.6°F	46.9°F	48.3°F
Apr 11	48.8°F	45.3°F	48.1°F
Apr 12	48.8°F	45.7°F	47.8°F
Apr 13	48.9°F	45.6°F	47.7°F
Apr 14	48.3°F	45.6°F	47.6°F
Apr 15	47.9°F	45.8°F	47.4°F
Apr 16	47.6°F	45.6°F	47.3°F
Apr 17	47.5°F	46.1°F	47.2°F
Apr 18	47.5°F	46.2°F	47.2°F
Apr 19	47.6°F	46.2°F	47.3°F
Apr 20	47.6°F	46.3°F	47.3°F
Apr 21	47.3°F	46.1°F	47.0°F
Apr 22	47.1°F	45.2°F	46.8°F
Apr 23	46.9°F	44.3°F	46.5°F
Apr 24	46.5°F	44.4°F	46.1°F
Apr 25	46.4°F	44.1°F	46.0°F
Apr 26	46.3°F	44.2°F	46.0°F
Apr 27	46.1°F	43.9°F	45.7°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, 37.1°F in Summer, and 44.2°F in Autumn.