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 8.35°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.

47.0

°F

October 20, 19:04

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.2°F

Tomorrow:

47.2°F

Sunrise:

06:27

Sunset:

20:31

Day Length:

14 h. 4 min.

Punta Arenas in October

Minimum:

47.7°F

Average:

48.5°F

Maximum:

50.2°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas today

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 47.0°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 3.1°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 44.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 43.2°F on 2024.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.3°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
Oct 6	43.8°F	43.2°F	43.4°F
Oct 7	43.9°F	43.0°F	43.5°F
Oct 8	44.0°F	43.1°F	43.5°F
Oct 9	45.0°F	43.3°F	43.6°F
Oct 10	45.4°F	43.4°F	43.7°F
Oct 11	45.5°F	43.6°F	43.8°F
Oct 12	45.5°F	43.6°F	43.8°F
Oct 13	45.5°F	43.1°F	43.7°F
Oct 14	45.4°F	43.4°F	43.7°F
Oct 15	45.3°F	44.0°F	43.8°F
Oct 16	46.3°F	44.3°F	44.0°F
Oct 17	47.0°F	44.1°F	44.2°F
Oct 18	47.3°F	44.3°F	44.2°F
Oct 19	47.2°F	43.7°F	44.2°F
Oct 20	47.0°F	43.9°F	44.0°F
Oct 21	47.2°F	44.3°F	44.1°F
Oct 22	47.2°F	44.3°F	44.1°F
Oct 23	47.2°F	44.8°F	44.1°F
Oct 24	47.3°F	44.5°F	44.2°F
Oct 25	47.4°F	44.5°F	44.3°F
Oct 26	47.3°F	44.5°F	44.3°F
Oct 27	47.4°F	44.5°F	44.3°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 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.