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 8.0°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.

46.4

°F

December 3, 14:47

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.7°F

Tomorrow:

46.4°F

Sunrise:

05:14

Sunset:

21:54

Day Length:

16 h. 40 min.

Punta Arenas in December

Minimum:

47.3°F

Average:

48.3°F

Maximum:

49.4°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas today

As of now, in Punta Arenas, the water temperature is 46.4°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 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 47.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 45.0°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.6°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
Nov 19	44.9°F	44.4°F	45.1°F
Nov 20	45.6°F	44.3°F	45.2°F
Nov 21	46.0°F	44.5°F	45.2°F
Nov 22	46.4°F	44.7°F	45.1°F
Nov 23	46.2°F	44.6°F	45.2°F
Nov 24	45.8°F	44.8°F	45.4°F
Nov 25	45.3°F	45.0°F	45.4°F
Nov 26	45.9°F	45.1°F	45.7°F
Nov 27	46.3°F	44.7°F	45.7°F
Nov 28	46.5°F	44.7°F	45.8°F
Nov 29	47.0°F	45.3°F	46.0°F
Nov 30	46.7°F	45.4°F	46.1°F
Dec 1	46.9°F	45.5°F	46.2°F
Dec 2	46.7°F	45.0°F	46.2°F
Dec 3	46.4°F	45.0°F	46.2°F
Dec 4	46.4°F	45.0°F	46.2°F
Dec 5	46.6°F	45.1°F	46.4°F
Dec 6	46.5°F	45.5°F	46.3°F
Dec 7	46.7°F	45.5°F	46.5°F
Dec 8	46.7°F	45.6°F	46.5°F
Dec 9	46.8°F	45.4°F	46.6°F
Dec 10	46.9°F	45.8°F	46.7°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 September 23, 2014, dipping to 41.1°F. The average readings by season are 48.2°F in Winter, 47.0°F in Spring, 43.4°F in Summer, and 43.9°F in Autumn.