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 10.49°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.

50.9

°F

October 22, 23:14

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.8°F

Tomorrow:

51.0°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

20:25

Day Length:

14 h. 6 min.

Río Gallegos in October

Minimum:

52.8°F

Average:

54.6°F

Maximum:

59.1°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos today

As of now, in Río Gallegos, the water temperature is 50.9°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 5.1°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 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 47.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 44.8°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 51.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 51.0°F, while the maximum might reach 51.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Río Gallegos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 8	44.7°F	42.9°F	43.0°F
Oct 9	45.8°F	43.8°F	43.4°F
Oct 10	47.5°F	44.0°F	43.8°F
Oct 11	47.6°F	44.2°F	44.0°F
Oct 12	48.3°F	44.7°F	44.1°F
Oct 13	47.7°F	45.8°F	44.0°F
Oct 14	47.8°F	45.3°F	44.1°F
Oct 15	48.0°F	45.1°F	44.3°F
Oct 16	49.0°F	44.9°F	44.6°F
Oct 17	49.3°F	45.6°F	44.9°F
Oct 18	50.5°F	45.4°F	45.1°F
Oct 19	50.8°F	45.2°F	45.3°F
Oct 20	51.5°F	46.1°F	45.7°F
Oct 21	51.8°F	46.1°F	46.0°F
Oct 22	50.9°F	46.1°F	45.8°F
Oct 23	51.0°F	46.1°F	45.9°F
Oct 24	51.2°F	46.6°F	46.1°F
Oct 25	51.3°F	46.4°F	46.2°F
Oct 26	51.4°F	46.1°F	46.3°F
Oct 27	51.4°F	45.5°F	46.3°F
Oct 28	51.9°F	46.7°F	46.9°F
Oct 29	51.5°F	46.6°F	46.4°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, 36.9°F in Summer, and 44.4°F in Autumn.