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 9.29°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.

48.7

°F

January 19, 17:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.2°F

Tomorrow:

49.0°F

Sunrise:

05:49

Sunset:

21:59

Day Length:

16 h. 10 min.

Punta Arenas in January

Minimum:

47.3°F

Average:

48.1°F

Maximum:

49.3°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas today

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 48.7°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 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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 49.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 47.5°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 48.9°F, while the maximum might reach 49.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Punta Arenas

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 5	48.2°F	50.3°F	48.4°F
Jan 6	48.1°F	50.2°F	48.3°F
Jan 7	47.9°F	49.9°F	48.4°F
Jan 8	48.1°F	49.9°F	48.4°F
Jan 9	48.3°F	49.6°F	48.4°F
Jan 10	48.9°F	50.2°F	48.5°F
Jan 11	48.6°F	49.6°F	48.4°F
Jan 12	48.8°F	49.2°F	48.5°F
Jan 13	48.8°F	49.5°F	48.4°F
Jan 14	48.9°F	48.7°F	48.3°F
Jan 15	48.7°F	49.0°F	48.4°F
Jan 16	49.1°F	48.8°F	48.5°F
Jan 17	49.1°F	48.6°F	48.6°F
Jan 18	49.2°F	48.5°F	48.6°F
Jan 19	48.7°F	48.5°F	48.5°F
Jan 20	49.0°F	48.5°F	48.8°F
Jan 21	49.0°F	48.6°F	48.8°F
Jan 22	49.4°F	48.9°F	49.2°F
Jan 23	49.2°F	49.2°F	49.0°F
Jan 24	49.3°F	49.0°F	49.1°F
Jan 25	49.0°F	49.2°F	48.8°F
Jan 26	48.9°F	48.8°F	48.7°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.