What is the current water temperature in Antofagasta?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Antofagasta?

As of now, in Antofagasta, the water temperature is 18.73°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Antofagasta

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Antofagasta. 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.

65.7

°F

December 26, 17:10

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.0°F

Tomorrow:

65.5°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

20:30

Day Length:

13 h. 35 min.

Antofagasta in January

Minimum:

66.6°F

Average:

68.2°F

Maximum:

71.3°F

Sea water temperature in Antofagasta today

As of now, in Antofagasta, the water temperature is 65.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.7°F lower 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 64.5°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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 66.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.5°F, while the maximum might reach 66.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Antofagasta

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	66.5°F	68.5°F	68.2°F
Jan 2	66.8°F	68.1°F	68.5°F
Dec 12	64.8°F	66.9°F	66.3°F
Dec 13	65.3°F	67.5°F	66.6°F
Dec 14	66.1°F	67.4°F	67.2°F
Dec 15	65.2°F	66.2°F	67.0°F
Dec 16	64.3°F	67.8°F	66.8°F
Dec 17	64.1°F	67.6°F	66.7°F
Dec 18	63.8°F	67.1°F	66.6°F
Dec 19	64.0°F	66.8°F	66.8°F
Dec 20	64.8°F	67.0°F	67.0°F
Dec 21	66.6°F	67.9°F	67.3°F
Dec 22	66.2°F	67.3°F	67.0°F
Dec 23	66.5°F	66.4°F	67.1°F
Dec 24	67.2°F	66.4°F	67.4°F
Dec 25	66.0°F	65.7°F	67.2°F
Dec 26	65.7°F	64.5°F	67.4°F
Dec 27	65.5°F	64.6°F	67.1°F
Dec 28	65.5°F	64.1°F	67.2°F
Dec 29	66.0°F	65.6°F	67.6°F
Dec 30	66.1°F	66.9°F	67.8°F
Dec 31	66.4°F	68.1°F	68.0°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 Antofagasta by month

In an average year, Antofagasta offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Antofagasta was recorded on January 30, 2017, reaching a 75.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 4, 2019, dipping to 57.1°F. The average readings by season are 68.5°F in Winter, 64.8°F in Spring, 59.7°F in Summer, and 61.7°F in Autumn.