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 7.4°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.

45.3

°F

October 16, 02:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

45.1°F

Tomorrow:

45.5°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

13 h. 42 min.

Río Gallegos in October

Minimum:

51.9°F

Average:

54.4°F

Maximum:

59.1°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 45.3°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 1.4°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 rise 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 42.2°F on 2019.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 46.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 45.5°F, while the maximum might reach 47.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 2	43.1°F	39.7°F	41.7°F
Oct 3	43.0°F	39.7°F	41.6°F
Oct 4	42.4°F	40.2°F	41.7°F
Oct 5	42.7°F	40.1°F	41.9°F
Oct 6	42.5°F	40.4°F	42.1°F
Oct 7	42.4°F	40.5°F	42.1°F
Oct 8	42.9°F	40.5°F	42.6°F
Oct 9	43.8°F	40.7°F	43.0°F
Oct 10	44.0°F	41.5°F	43.4°F
Oct 11	44.2°F	42.9°F	43.6°F
Oct 12	44.7°F	42.0°F	43.6°F
Oct 13	45.8°F	42.6°F	43.7°F
Oct 14	45.3°F	43.6°F	43.7°F
Oct 15	45.1°F	43.8°F	43.7°F
Oct 16	45.3°F	44.1°F	44.0°F
Oct 17	45.5°F	44.1°F	44.2°F
Oct 18	45.6°F	44.2°F	44.2°F
Oct 19	46.0°F	45.8°F	44.6°F
Oct 20	46.2°F	45.8°F	44.9°F
Oct 21	46.5°F	46.3°F	45.2°F
Oct 22	46.9°F	46.6°F	45.5°F
Oct 23	47.1°F	46.9°F	45.7°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 53.9°F in Winter, 47.5°F in Spring, 37.0°F in Summer, and 44.2°F in Autumn.