What is the current water temperature in Punta Arenas?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Punta Arenas?

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 7.25°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 Punta Arenas

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Punta Arenas. 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.

45.1

°F

May 22, 18:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.2°F

Tomorrow:

44.9°F

Sunrise:

09:32

Sunset:

17:48

Day Length:

8 h. 16 min.

Punta Arenas in May

Minimum:

47.2°F

Average:

48.4°F

Maximum:

50.3°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas today

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 45.1°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 0.4°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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 44.7°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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Punta Arenas

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 8	45.8°F	45.9°F	46.0°F
May 9	45.5°F	45.7°F	45.9°F
May 10	45.8°F	45.8°F	46.0°F
May 11	45.5°F	45.9°F	46.1°F
May 12	45.2°F	45.8°F	46.0°F
May 13	45.0°F	45.9°F	45.9°F
May 14	45.4°F	45.8°F	45.8°F
May 15	45.2°F	45.5°F	45.7°F
May 16	45.2°F	45.6°F	45.7°F
May 17	45.1°F	45.5°F	45.6°F
May 18	45.4°F	45.4°F	45.6°F
May 19	45.4°F	45.4°F	45.6°F
May 20	45.4°F	45.0°F	45.4°F
May 21	45.2°F	45.1°F	45.4°F
May 22	45.1°F	45.1°F	45.4°F
May 23	44.9°F	44.7°F	45.3°F
May 24	44.9°F	45.1°F	45.3°F
May 25	45.0°F	44.6°F	45.3°F
May 26	44.9°F	44.7°F	45.3°F
May 27	44.9°F	44.9°F	45.2°F
May 28	44.8°F	44.8°F	45.2°F
May 29	44.7°F	44.6°F	45.0°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 Punta Arenas by month

In an average year, Punta Arenas offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Punta Arenas was recorded on February 12, 2021, reaching a 51.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 24, 2023, dipping to 41.6°F. The average readings by season are 48.3°F in Winter, 47.1°F in Spring, 43.6°F in Summer, and 44.1°F in Autumn.