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 8.87°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.

48.0

°F

January 4, 22:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.4°F

Tomorrow:

47.8°F

Sunrise:

05:25

Sunset:

22:12

Day Length:

16 h. 47 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 48.0°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 0.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 50.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 47.4°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.8°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
Jan 1	47.3°F	49.3°F	48.1°F
Jan 2	47.1°F	50.0°F	48.2°F
Jan 3	47.4°F	50.5°F	48.3°F
Jan 4	48.0°F	50.4°F	48.5°F
Jan 5	47.8°F	50.3°F	48.4°F
Jan 6	47.7°F	50.2°F	48.3°F
Jan 7	47.8°F	49.9°F	48.4°F
Jan 8	47.9°F	49.9°F	48.4°F
Jan 9	47.8°F	49.6°F	48.4°F
Jan 10	47.9°F	50.2°F	48.5°F
Jan 11	47.8°F	49.6°F	48.4°F
Dec 21	46.7°F	47.1°F	47.6°F
Dec 22	46.5°F	47.3°F	47.7°F
Dec 23	47.0°F	47.3°F	47.7°F
Dec 24	46.6°F	47.3°F	47.7°F
Dec 25	46.7°F	47.4°F	47.6°F
Dec 26	47.1°F	47.5°F	47.6°F
Dec 27	46.8°F	48.1°F	47.8°F
Dec 28	47.2°F	47.9°F	47.8°F
Dec 29	47.1°F	47.7°F	47.7°F
Dec 30	47.2°F	48.0°F	47.9°F
Dec 31	47.2°F	48.0°F	47.8°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.