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 8.79°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.

47.8

°F

March 30, 18:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.7°F

Tomorrow:

47.7°F

Sunrise:

08:03

Sunset:

19:33

Day Length:

11 h. 30 min.

Punta Arenas in April

Minimum:

47.4°F

Average:

48.5°F

Maximum:

50.4°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas today

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 47.8°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 0.2°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.2°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 46.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 47.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 47.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Punta Arenas

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 16	49.1°F	48.4°F	48.6°F
Mar 17	48.9°F	48.1°F	48.5°F
Mar 18	48.7°F	48.9°F	48.5°F
Mar 19	48.9°F	48.7°F	48.4°F
Mar 20	49.0°F	48.5°F	48.4°F
Mar 21	48.9°F	48.2°F	48.4°F
Mar 22	49.0°F	47.9°F	48.4°F
Mar 23	48.8°F	47.8°F	48.3°F
Mar 24	48.9°F	47.6°F	48.2°F
Mar 25	48.5°F	47.6°F	48.1°F
Mar 26	48.1°F	47.7°F	48.1°F
Mar 27	47.7°F	48.1°F	48.1°F
Mar 28	47.5°F	47.9°F	48.1°F
Mar 29	47.7°F	47.8°F	48.0°F
Mar 30	47.8°F	47.5°F	48.0°F
Mar 31	47.7°F	47.5°F	47.9°F
Apr 1	47.5°F	47.3°F	47.8°F
Apr 2	47.6°F	47.3°F	47.8°F
Apr 3	47.5°F	46.9°F	47.7°F
Apr 4	47.4°F	47.1°F	47.6°F
Apr 5	47.2°F	46.9°F	47.4°F
Apr 6	47.2°F	47.1°F	47.5°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.