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 12.79°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.

55.0

°F

February 22, 02:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.7°F

Tomorrow:

54.8°F

Sunrise:

06:52

Sunset:

20:48

Day Length:

13 h. 56 min.

Río Gallegos in February

Minimum:

51.6°F

Average:

54.0°F

Maximum:

56.4°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 55.0°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. 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 56.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 53.4°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

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 54.7°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
Feb 8	56.2°F	54.7°F	55.7°F
Feb 9	56.0°F	54.1°F	55.7°F
Feb 10	55.8°F	54.1°F	55.8°F
Feb 11	55.5°F	54.1°F	55.6°F
Feb 12	55.2°F	54.1°F	55.4°F
Feb 13	54.1°F	53.0°F	55.1°F
Feb 14	53.5°F	53.5°F	54.9°F
Feb 15	54.2°F	52.4°F	54.8°F
Feb 16	54.3°F	52.5°F	54.8°F
Feb 17	54.1°F	52.3°F	54.7°F
Feb 18	53.8°F	51.9°F	54.4°F
Feb 19	53.6°F	52.0°F	54.4°F
Feb 20	54.1°F	53.3°F	54.4°F
Feb 21	54.7°F	50.6°F	54.3°F
Feb 22	55.0°F	53.4°F	54.6°F
Feb 23	54.8°F	53.7°F	54.4°F
Feb 24	54.8°F	53.7°F	54.4°F
Feb 25	54.8°F	54.0°F	54.4°F
Feb 26	54.7°F	53.3°F	54.4°F
Feb 27	54.4°F	53.2°F	54.0°F
Feb 28	54.7°F	53.2°F	54.4°F
Mar 1	55.0°F	53.0°F	54.5°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 54.1°F in Winter, 47.5°F in Spring, 36.9°F in Summer, and 44.4°F in Autumn.