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 7.7°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.

45.9

°F

November 27, 19:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

45.9°F

Tomorrow:

45.9°F

Sunrise:

05:20

Sunset:

21:43

Day Length:

16 h. 23 min.

Punta Arenas in December

Minimum:

47.3°F

Average:

48.4°F

Maximum:

49.4°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas today

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 45.9°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 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 47.2°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 44.3°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 46.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 45.9°F, while the maximum might reach 46.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Punta Arenas

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 13	45.4°F	45.2°F	45.4°F
Nov 14	45.1°F	45.2°F	45.3°F
Nov 15	45.3°F	44.9°F	45.4°F
Nov 16	45.3°F	44.7°F	45.4°F
Nov 17	45.5°F	44.9°F	45.4°F
Nov 18	45.2°F	45.0°F	45.3°F
Nov 19	45.2°F	44.9°F	45.2°F
Nov 20	45.1°F	45.6°F	45.3°F
Nov 21	45.4°F	46.0°F	45.4°F
Nov 22	45.6°F	46.4°F	45.3°F
Nov 23	45.6°F	46.2°F	45.4°F
Nov 24	45.8°F	45.8°F	45.5°F
Nov 25	46.0°F	45.3°F	45.6°F
Nov 26	45.9°F	45.9°F	45.8°F
Nov 27	45.9°F	46.3°F	45.8°F
Nov 28	45.9°F	46.5°F	45.9°F
Nov 29	46.2°F	47.0°F	46.1°F
Nov 30	46.2°F	46.7°F	46.2°F
Dec 1	46.3°F	46.9°F	46.3°F
Dec 2	46.3°F	46.7°F	46.3°F
Dec 3	46.4°F	46.4°F	46.3°F
Dec 4	46.3°F	46.6°F	46.3°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 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.