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 15.82°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

60.5

°F

August 8, 15:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.7°F

Tomorrow:

60.4°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

18:26

Day Length:

11 h. 19 min.

Iquique in August

Minimum:

61.5°F

Average:

66.7°F

Maximum:

71.9°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 60.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.4°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 64.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 58.6°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.4°F, while the maximum might reach 61.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Iquique

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 25	62.5°F	59.9°F	61.6°F
Jul 26	62.5°F	59.8°F	61.6°F
Jul 27	62.6°F	60.2°F	61.6°F
Jul 28	60.6°F	60.4°F	61.5°F
Jul 29	60.8°F	60.4°F	61.4°F
Jul 30	60.8°F	60.5°F	61.4°F
Jul 31	61.0°F	60.7°F	61.6°F
Aug 1	61.0°F	60.5°F	61.3°F
Aug 2	61.8°F	60.6°F	61.3°F
Aug 3	61.8°F	60.5°F	61.2°F
Aug 4	61.6°F	60.4°F	61.1°F
Aug 5	61.3°F	60.2°F	61.0°F
Aug 6	61.0°F	60.0°F	60.9°F
Aug 7	60.7°F	59.8°F	60.8°F
Aug 8	60.5°F	60.5°F	60.9°F
Aug 9	60.4°F	60.4°F	60.8°F
Aug 10	60.5°F	60.5°F	60.9°F
Aug 11	61.1°F	61.2°F	61.5°F
Aug 12	61.3°F	61.4°F	61.7°F
Aug 13	61.5°F	61.6°F	61.9°F
Aug 14	61.5°F	61.5°F	61.9°F
Aug 15	61.6°F	61.7°F	62.0°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 66.0°F in Winter, 64.0°F in Spring, 62.0°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.