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 17.73°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 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.

63.9

°F

March 14, 16:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.2°F

Tomorrow:

63.8°F

Sunrise:

07:43

Sunset:

19:57

Day Length:

12 h. 14 min.

Iquique in March

Minimum:

60.2°F

Average:

65.7°F

Maximum:

70.8°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 63.9°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 1.5°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 68.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 61.3°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Iquique

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 28	63.4°F	65.4°F	66.7°F
Mar 1	65.8°F	64.6°F	66.8°F
Mar 2	65.2°F	65.0°F	66.6°F
Mar 3	64.2°F	67.0°F	66.7°F
Mar 4	63.3°F	65.3°F	66.4°F
Mar 5	63.4°F	64.1°F	66.3°F
Mar 6	64.1°F	63.6°F	66.5°F
Mar 7	63.2°F	65.0°F	66.7°F
Mar 8	63.5°F	65.3°F	66.1°F
Mar 9	64.5°F	65.3°F	66.1°F
Mar 10	59.5°F	66.0°F	65.5°F
Mar 11	62.9°F	66.3°F	65.3°F
Mar 12	64.8°F	64.9°F	65.3°F
Mar 13	64.2°F	66.0°F	65.2°F
Mar 14	63.9°F	66.6°F	65.4°F
Mar 15	63.8°F	66.8°F	65.3°F
Mar 16	64.0°F	66.7°F	65.5°F
Mar 17	63.4°F	65.0°F	64.9°F
Mar 18	63.8°F	65.8°F	65.3°F
Mar 19	63.8°F	63.8°F	65.2°F
Mar 20	64.0°F	66.4°F	65.5°F
Mar 21	63.9°F	32.0°F	65.4°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, 64.1°F in Spring, 62.0°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.