Río Gallegos today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 7:50–9:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Wind · air 10 mph · 60 °F from the NNE, gusts 21 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:06 am–8:36 pm 14 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Pressure 29.75 inHg falling · falling tomorrow
- Major solunar period 2:11–4:11 am today's activity: high
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
- Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pm
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Río Gallegos the sun rises at 6:06 am and sets at 8:36 pm: 14 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:11 am to 4:11 am and from 2:42 pm to 4:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (10 mph). Partly cloudy, 60 °F.
Fishing in Río Gallegos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:42–4:42 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h) and moderate onshore wind (16 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunrise
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 7:50 pm to 9:10 pm, with sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
We don't show the tide for Río Gallegos, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Tides in Río Gallegos
Tides in Río Gallegos: not available yet
There is no tide station near Río Gallegos, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Punta Loyola · 10 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Río Gallegos
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Río Gallegos: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:23 pm (local time).
Weather in Río Gallegos
Now in Río Gallegos
- Low / high
- 46 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 76%
- Humidity
- 59%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 48° | 46° | 55° | 66° | 68° | 66° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NW | 3 WNW | 4 WSW | 2 W | 6 NE | 15 NE | 15 NE | 11 NNE |
| Gusts | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 61° 11 NNE
- 12:00 am 57° 5 NW
- 3:00 am 51° 5 WNW
- 6:00 am 51° 4 N
- 9:00 am 58° 5 NNE
- 12:00 pm 63° 7 NNE
- 3:00 pm 71° 11 N
- 6:00 pm 61° 15 SSW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 68 °F | 16 mph NNE | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 71 °F | 15 mph WNW | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 59 °F | 22 mph W | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 68 °F | 18 mph NW | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 58 °F | 22 mph W | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 57 °F | 20 mph WSW | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 64 °F | 12 mph W | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 58 °F | 7 mph NW | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 59 °F | 19 mph SW | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 69 °F | 18 mph W | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 67 °F | 15 mph WNW | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 58 °F | 25 mph WSW | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 57 °F | 19 mph WNW | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 55 °F | 16 mph W |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 50° / 71° 15 mph
- Fri 30 Drizzle 47° / 59° 22 mph
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 44° / 68° 18 mph
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 42° / 58° 22 mph
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 37° / 57° 20 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 64° 12 mph
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 46° / 58° 7 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.3 °F; normal high: 60 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:23 pm (local time).
The sun in Río Gallegos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:42 am
- Full dark 10:01 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 9:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:21 pm (52° high)
- Daylight 14 h 30 min (+4 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:50 pm
- Full dark 10:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,162 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Río Gallegos
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:11–4:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:42–4:42 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:15–7:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Río Gallegos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Río GallegosTides nearby
All places in Santa Cruz, A to Z (22) →Río Gallegos at a glance
- Town or city of about 95,796 people. Coordinates: 51.625° S, 69.252° W.
- It is 307 mi southwest of Puerto Deseado, the main place in Santa Cruz. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 23 min later than in Puerto Deseado.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Río GallegosQuestions
What time is sunset today in Río Gallegos?
At 8:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 9:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Río Gallegos?
At 6:04 am. First light comes at 4:39 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:11–4:11 am, Minor 6:15–7:15 am, Major 2:42–4:42 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Río Gallegos?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 68 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (10 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Río Gallegos?
The best time to visit Río Gallegos is from January to February: highs of 67 °F to 67 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).