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 6.01°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.

42.8

°F

May 25, 20:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.8°F

Tomorrow:

42.5°F

Sunrise:

09:23

Sunset:

17:44

Day Length:

8 h. 21 min.

Río Gallegos in June

Minimum:

52.2°F

Average:

54.8°F

Maximum:

58.9°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 42.8°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 1.2°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 37.3°F on 2024.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 11	41.7°F	44.1°F	43.6°F
May 12	41.3°F	43.8°F	43.3°F
May 13	41.2°F	43.2°F	43.4°F
May 14	41.1°F	43.2°F	43.2°F
May 15	41.3°F	43.4°F	42.7°F
May 16	41.8°F	42.6°F	42.6°F
May 17	41.4°F	42.4°F	42.3°F
May 18	41.1°F	41.7°F	42.2°F
May 19	42.5°F	41.6°F	42.3°F
May 20	43.1°F	41.2°F	42.1°F
May 21	43.2°F	41.2°F	42.2°F
May 22	43.7°F	40.2°F	41.9°F
May 23	42.5°F	39.4°F	41.8°F
May 24	42.8°F	39.7°F	41.7°F
May 25	42.8°F	40.2°F	41.6°F
May 26	42.5°F	39.1°F	41.3°F
May 27	42.1°F	38.8°F	40.9°F
May 28	41.9°F	37.5°F	40.7°F
May 29	41.5°F	38.6°F	40.3°F
May 30	41.5°F	38.2°F	40.3°F
May 31	41.6°F	38.6°F	40.5°F
Jun 1	41.4°F	38.6°F	40.2°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, 47.4°F in Spring, 36.9°F in Summer, and 44.4°F in Autumn.