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 10.89°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.

51.6

°F

December 30, 07:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.5°F

Tomorrow:

51.7°F

Sunrise:

05:21

Sunset:

21:57

Day Length:

16 h. 36 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 51.6°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 2.6°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 stay about the same.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 51.6°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.6°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	51.4°F	55.7°F	54.0°F
Jan 2	51.3°F	55.5°F	53.9°F
Jan 3	51.7°F	58.0°F	54.3°F
Jan 4	51.7°F	58.5°F	54.3°F
Jan 5	51.7°F	58.4°F	54.4°F
Jan 6	52.0°F	58.9°F	54.7°F
Dec 16	53.0°F	52.2°F	52.4°F
Dec 17	51.4°F	53.0°F	52.3°F
Dec 18	50.7°F	52.8°F	52.0°F
Dec 19	50.6°F	53.0°F	51.9°F
Dec 20	50.4°F	53.4°F	52.1°F
Dec 21	50.3°F	52.9°F	52.6°F
Dec 22	53.0°F	52.7°F	53.0°F
Dec 23	52.3°F	52.5°F	53.3°F
Dec 24	51.8°F	53.5°F	53.4°F
Dec 25	51.5°F	53.2°F	53.2°F
Dec 26	50.9°F	55.4°F	53.4°F
Dec 27	51.0°F	53.5°F	53.7°F
Dec 28	51.7°F	54.6°F	53.9°F
Dec 29	51.5°F	55.4°F	53.8°F
Dec 30	51.6°F	56.9°F	54.2°F
Dec 31	51.7°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 53.9°F in Winter, 47.5°F in Spring, 37.0°F in Summer, and 44.2°F in Autumn.