What is the current water temperature in Iquique?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Iquique?

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 18.28°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 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.

64.9

°F

December 18, 00:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

64.9°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

20:18

Day Length:

13 h. 21 min.

Iquique in December

Minimum:

62.4°F

Average:

67.6°F

Maximum:

73.2°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 64.9°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 0.3°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

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 67.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 62.2°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.7°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
Dec 4	62.0°F	65.8°F	63.6°F
Dec 5	62.9°F	62.2°F	63.3°F
Dec 6	61.1°F	62.6°F	63.5°F
Dec 7	61.0°F	62.4°F	63.5°F
Dec 8	63.5°F	63.2°F	64.1°F
Dec 9	62.0°F	64.1°F	63.9°F
Dec 10	63.1°F	60.5°F	63.6°F
Dec 11	64.3°F	61.1°F	64.0°F
Dec 12	63.4°F	62.6°F	64.2°F
Dec 13	63.8°F	62.8°F	64.4°F
Dec 14	62.7°F	62.3°F	64.8°F
Dec 15	63.3°F	61.2°F	65.2°F
Dec 16	62.8°F	61.9°F	64.8°F
Dec 17	65.3°F	61.4°F	65.0°F
Dec 18	64.9°F	63.0°F	64.6°F
Dec 19	64.9°F	63.3°F	64.6°F
Dec 20	64.2°F	62.2°F	63.9°F
Dec 21	64.4°F	62.1°F	64.1°F
Dec 22	64.7°F	61.7°F	64.4°F
Dec 23	64.6°F	62.8°F	64.3°F
Dec 24	65.1°F	61.3°F	64.8°F
Dec 25	65.1°F	60.9°F	64.8°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 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 66.0°F in Winter, 64.0°F in Spring, 62.0°F in Summer, and 62.1°F in Autumn.