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 3.4°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.

38.1

°F

June 24, 18:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.0°F

Tomorrow:

37.6°F

Sunrise:

09:45

Sunset:

17:34

Day Length:

7 h. 49 min.

Río Gallegos in July

Minimum:

52.2°F

Average:

54.7°F

Maximum:

58.8°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 38.1°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 1.0°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 35.1°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 37.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 10	42.3°F	38.9°F	39.1°F
Jun 11	41.5°F	39.2°F	39.0°F
Jun 12	41.0°F	39.5°F	39.1°F
Jun 13	39.3°F	39.9°F	38.5°F
Jun 14	39.1°F	39.9°F	38.6°F
Jun 15	39.5°F	38.8°F	38.5°F
Jun 16	39.6°F	39.0°F	38.3°F
Jun 17	39.0°F	38.9°F	38.0°F
Jun 18	39.5°F	38.5°F	38.2°F
Jun 19	39.1°F	37.7°F	38.0°F
Jun 20	38.8°F	38.2°F	37.7°F
Jun 21	39.2°F	37.9°F	37.7°F
Jun 22	39.0°F	37.8°F	37.5°F
Jun 23	39.0°F	36.4°F	37.4°F
Jun 24	38.1°F	36.8°F	37.1°F
Jun 25	37.6°F	37.1°F	36.6°F
Jun 26	37.7°F	36.9°F	36.7°F
Jun 27	37.6°F	36.6°F	36.6°F
Jun 28	37.7°F	36.2°F	36.7°F
Jun 29	37.9°F	35.2°F	36.9°F
Jun 30	37.5°F	34.6°F	36.5°F
Jul 1	37.4°F	35.5°F	36.4°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, 37.0°F in Summer, and 44.4°F in Autumn.