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 18.54°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

February 5, 06:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.4°F

Tomorrow:

65.2°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

20:22

Day Length:

12 h. 55 min.

Iquique in February

Minimum:

60.4°F

Average:

65.9°F

Maximum:

70.5°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 2.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 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 72.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 58.3°F on 2022.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Iquique

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 22	67.4°F	64.8°F	67.3°F
Jan 23	67.8°F	63.3°F	67.0°F
Jan 24	67.9°F	65.5°F	67.1°F
Jan 25	69.1°F	64.1°F	67.1°F
Jan 26	69.6°F	64.8°F	67.4°F
Jan 27	69.5°F	64.4°F	67.2°F
Jan 28	69.8°F	64.7°F	67.0°F
Jan 29	70.0°F	64.3°F	67.1°F
Jan 30	67.2°F	65.4°F	67.1°F
Jan 31	67.5°F	64.7°F	67.3°F
Feb 1	66.0°F	66.2°F	66.8°F
Feb 2	63.8°F	65.8°F	66.9°F
Feb 3	64.8°F	66.5°F	67.2°F
Feb 4	64.4°F	66.8°F	67.3°F
Feb 5	65.4°F	67.3°F	67.5°F
Feb 6	65.2°F	67.5°F	67.3°F
Feb 7	64.9°F	68.7°F	67.1°F
Feb 8	65.1°F	68.3°F	67.2°F
Feb 9	64.9°F	66.1°F	67.0°F
Feb 10	64.8°F	67.1°F	66.9°F
Feb 11	64.6°F	65.7°F	66.7°F
Feb 12	64.5°F	68.0°F	66.7°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, 64.2°F in Spring, 62.0°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.