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 6.97°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.

44.5

°F

June 7, 17:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

44.5°F

Tomorrow:

44.6°F

Sunrise:

09:51

Sunset:

17:33

Day Length:

7 h. 42 min.

Punta Arenas in June

Minimum:

47.4°F

Average:

48.3°F

Maximum:

50.2°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas today

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 44.5°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

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 46.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 44.0°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.4°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
May 24	45.1°F	43.8°F	45.2°F
May 25	44.6°F	44.1°F	45.3°F
May 26	44.7°F	44.5°F	45.2°F
May 27	44.9°F	44.5°F	45.1°F
May 28	44.8°F	44.3°F	45.1°F
May 29	44.6°F	44.1°F	45.0°F
May 30	44.6°F	44.0°F	44.9°F
May 31	44.5°F	44.3°F	44.9°F
Jun 1	44.6°F	44.4°F	44.8°F
Jun 2	44.6°F	44.1°F	44.8°F
Jun 3	44.6°F	44.0°F	44.7°F
Jun 4	44.9°F	44.1°F	44.7°F
Jun 5	44.5°F	44.1°F	44.7°F
Jun 6	44.5°F	44.0°F	44.7°F
Jun 7	44.5°F	44.0°F	44.6°F
Jun 8	44.6°F	43.8°F	44.7°F
Jun 9	44.5°F	44.0°F	44.6°F
Jun 10	44.4°F	43.6°F	44.5°F
Jun 11	44.3°F	43.5°F	44.4°F
Jun 12	44.3°F	43.7°F	44.3°F
Jun 13	44.3°F	43.5°F	44.4°F
Jun 14	44.3°F	43.6°F	44.4°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.