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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.
Sea temperature in Río Gallegos now

38.8

°F

September 17, 09:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

39.1°F

Tomorrow:

38.8°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

19:26

Day Length:

11 h. 48 min.

Río Gallegos in September

Minimum:

52.0°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 38.8°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 1.3°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 stay about the same.

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 41.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 39.1°F on 2020.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 39.0°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 3 38.4°F 38.8°F 38.1°F
Sep 4 38.4°F 38.2°F 38.2°F
Sep 5 38.3°F 38.5°F 38.4°F
Sep 6 38.3°F 39.6°F 38.4°F
Sep 7 39.1°F 39.5°F 38.8°F
Sep 8 40.0°F 39.2°F 38.9°F
Sep 9 39.4°F 39.1°F 38.7°F
Sep 10 39.6°F 39.1°F 38.9°F
Sep 11 39.3°F 39.3°F 38.9°F
Sep 12 39.1°F 39.4°F 39.2°F
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 40.1°F
Sep 18 38.8°F 41.6°F 40.2°F
Sep 19 38.7°F 41.2°F 40.0°F
Sep 20 39.0°F 42.2°F 40.3°F
Sep 21 38.9°F 42.0°F 40.2°F
Sep 22 38.9°F 41.3°F 40.3°F
Sep 23 39.4°F 41.5°F 40.7°F
Sep 24 39.4°F 41.6°F 40.7°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 54.1°F in Winter, 47.5°F in Spring, 36.9°F in Summer, and 44.4°F in Autumn.