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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.
Sea temperature in Punta Arenas now

43.0

°F

September 18, 07:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.9°F

Tomorrow:

43.0°F

Sunrise:

07:43

Sunset:

19:34

Day Length:

11 h. 51 min.

Punta Arenas in September

Minimum:

47.5°F

Average:

48.3°F

Maximum:

49.6°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas today

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 43.0°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 about the same as 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 41.5°F on 2015.

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 43.1°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
Sep 4 42.6°F 42.7°F 42.9°F
Sep 5 42.6°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Sep 6 42.9°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Sep 7 42.6°F 42.9°F 42.9°F
Sep 8 42.4°F 43.5°F 42.9°F
Sep 9 42.2°F 42.9°F 42.8°F
Sep 10 42.2°F 42.9°F 42.8°F
Sep 11 42.2°F 42.9°F 42.9°F
Sep 12 42.1°F 42.8°F 42.8°F
Sep 13 42.7°F 42.9°F 42.9°F
Sep 14 42.5°F 42.6°F 42.8°F
Sep 15 42.8°F 42.9°F 42.9°F
Sep 16 42.8°F 42.6°F 42.9°F
Sep 17 42.9°F 42.7°F 42.9°F
Sep 18 43.0°F 42.6°F 42.9°F
Sep 19 43.0°F 42.4°F 42.8°F
Sep 20 42.9°F 42.5°F 42.8°F
Sep 21 43.0°F 42.5°F 42.9°F
Sep 22 43.0°F 42.4°F 42.9°F
Sep 23 43.1°F 42.6°F 43.0°F
Sep 24 43.2°F 42.7°F 43.1°F
Sep 25 43.3°F 42.6°F 43.1°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 September 25, 2015, dipping to 41.4°F. The average readings by season are 48.3°F in Winter, 47.1°F in Spring, 43.5°F in Summer, and 44.0°F in Autumn.