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 18.58°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.

65.4

°F

January 11, 19:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

67.6°F

Tomorrow:

66.0°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

20:26

Day Length:

13 h. 15 min.

Iquique in January

Minimum:

59.8°F

Average:

65.0°F

Maximum:

69.7°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 65.4°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 1.4°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 rise a bit.

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 72.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 63.0°F on 2023.

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 65.8°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
Jan 1	62.3°F	59.8°F	65.0°F
Jan 2	62.2°F	60.4°F	65.6°F
Jan 3	66.1°F	61.0°F	65.6°F
Jan 4	64.1°F	61.8°F	65.7°F
Jan 5	63.8°F	62.4°F	65.6°F
Jan 6	65.8°F	61.6°F	66.1°F
Jan 7	66.1°F	62.8°F	66.3°F
Jan 8	64.9°F	64.3°F	66.5°F
Jan 9	65.8°F	63.3°F	66.4°F
Jan 10	67.6°F	64.4°F	66.8°F
Jan 11	65.4°F	65.5°F	66.8°F
Jan 12	66.0°F	67.5°F	67.4°F
Jan 13	65.7°F	66.1°F	67.1°F
Jan 14	66.0°F	68.1°F	67.4°F
Jan 15	66.3°F	67.5°F	67.7°F
Jan 16	65.8°F	66.5°F	67.2°F
Jan 17	65.6°F	65.8°F	67.0°F
Jan 18	65.0°F	65.6°F	66.5°F
Dec 28	65.4°F	63.0°F	65.6°F
Dec 29	63.1°F	61.8°F	65.7°F
Dec 30	62.0°F	61.6°F	65.2°F
Dec 31	63.1°F	60.4°F	65.0°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 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.