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 10.8°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.

51.4

°F

December 17, 12:21

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

51.3°F

Sunrise:

05:14

Sunset:

21:52

Day Length:

16 h. 38 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 51.4°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 0.9°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 considerably 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 54.5°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 48.6°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 51.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 51.1°F, while the maximum might reach 52.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	51.8°F
Dec 11	54.0°F	51.0°F	51.9°F
Dec 12	53.9°F	50.7°F	52.1°F
Dec 13	53.4°F	53.0°F	52.4°F
Dec 14	53.2°F	52.6°F	52.5°F
Dec 15	53.0°F	52.1°F	52.5°F
Dec 16	53.0°F	52.2°F	52.4°F
Dec 17	51.4°F	53.0°F	52.3°F
Dec 18	51.3°F	52.8°F	52.1°F
Dec 19	51.1°F	53.0°F	52.0°F
Dec 20	51.5°F	53.4°F	52.3°F
Dec 21	51.9°F	52.9°F	52.8°F
Dec 22	52.1°F	52.7°F	53.0°F
Dec 23	52.5°F	52.5°F	53.4°F
Dec 24	52.7°F	53.5°F	53.5°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 54.0°F in Winter, 47.5°F in Spring, 37.0°F in Summer, and 44.2°F in Autumn.