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 12.05°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.

53.7

°F

January 7, 18:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.8°F

Tomorrow:

53.4°F

Sunrise:

05:31

Sunset:

21:55

Day Length:

16 h. 24 min.

Río Gallegos in January

Minimum:

51.2°F

Average:

54.0°F

Maximum:

57.8°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 53.7°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 1.1°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 58.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 52.2°F on 2018.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 53.4°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
Jan 1	52.3°F	55.7°F	54.0°F
Jan 2	53.1°F	55.5°F	54.0°F
Jan 3	53.2°F	58.0°F	54.5°F
Jan 4	52.9°F	58.5°F	54.4°F
Jan 5	53.4°F	58.4°F	54.5°F
Jan 6	53.8°F	58.9°F	54.8°F
Jan 7	53.7°F	58.8°F	54.8°F
Jan 8	53.4°F	58.7°F	54.5°F
Jan 9	53.5°F	59.1°F	54.6°F
Jan 10	53.6°F	59.1°F	54.7°F
Jan 11	53.5°F	58.4°F	54.6°F
Jan 12	53.5°F	58.8°F	54.5°F
Jan 13	53.3°F	58.2°F	54.4°F
Jan 14	53.3°F	57.7°F	54.4°F
Dec 24	51.8°F	53.5°F	53.8°F
Dec 25	51.5°F	53.2°F	53.5°F
Dec 26	50.9°F	55.4°F	53.7°F
Dec 27	51.0°F	53.5°F	54.1°F
Dec 28	51.7°F	54.6°F	54.2°F
Dec 29	51.5°F	55.4°F	54.1°F
Dec 30	51.6°F	56.9°F	54.2°F
Dec 31	52.0°F	56.2°F	54.3°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.