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Water temperature in Iquique

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Iquique. 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.
Sea temperature in Iquique now

65.0

°F

April 29, 15:39

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.6°F

Tomorrow:

64.7°F

Sunrise:

07:56

Sunset:

19:20

Day Length:

11 h. 24 min.

Iquique in May

Minimum:

61.7°F

Average:

65.6°F

Maximum:

69.6°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 65.0°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 1.9°F higher 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2022.

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 64.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Iquique

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 15 65.7°F 60.1°F 63.3°F
Apr 16 63.3°F 60.3°F 62.6°F
Apr 17 64.3°F 60.0°F 62.5°F
Apr 18 65.7°F 61.7°F 62.9°F
Apr 19 66.0°F 61.4°F 63.2°F
Apr 20 65.3°F 61.3°F 63.3°F
Apr 21 65.6°F 61.6°F 63.3°F
Apr 22 65.8°F 62.2°F 63.6°F
Apr 23 65.9°F 62.2°F 63.6°F
Apr 24 64.1°F 59.9°F 63.4°F
Apr 25 64.9°F 60.8°F 63.1°F
Apr 26 65.5°F 60.8°F 63.4°F
Apr 27 65.6°F 61.1°F 63.4°F
Apr 28 64.6°F 63.1°F 63.5°F
Apr 29 65.0°F 61.9°F 63.0°F
Apr 30 64.7°F 62.7°F 62.7°F
May 1 64.7°F 62.8°F 62.7°F
May 2 65.1°F 63.0°F 63.2°F
May 3 65.0°F 63.4°F 63.1°F
May 4 64.9°F 63.1°F 62.9°F
May 5 65.1°F 63.1°F 63.2°F
May 6 64.9°F 62.5°F 62.9°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 Iquique by month

In an average year, Iquique offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Iquique was recorded on January 25, 2017, reaching a 75.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on October 17, 2022, dipping to 57.6°F. The average readings by season are 65.7°F in Winter, 63.8°F in Spring, 61.8°F in Summer, and 61.9°F in Autumn.