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 17.66°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.

63.8

°F

April 8, 20:50

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.9°F

Tomorrow:

63.5°F

Sunrise:

07:50

Sunset:

19:35

Day Length:

11 h. 45 min.

Iquique in April

Minimum:

61.3°F

Average:

65.7°F

Maximum:

69.6°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 63.8°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 0.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 67.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 60.8°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 63.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Iquique

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 25	62.9°F	65.1°F	64.5°F
Mar 26	63.1°F	64.0°F	64.4°F
Mar 27	62.6°F	63.7°F	64.3°F
Mar 28	63.9°F	63.5°F	64.2°F
Mar 29	61.8°F	64.0°F	64.2°F
Mar 30	61.9°F	62.0°F	63.8°F
Mar 31	61.4°F	60.4°F	63.7°F
Apr 1	63.6°F	61.0°F	64.1°F
Apr 2	66.1°F	62.1°F	64.6°F
Apr 3	66.3°F	60.7°F	64.5°F
Apr 4	64.6°F	61.2°F	64.4°F
Apr 5	64.4°F	61.6°F	64.2°F
Apr 6	65.0°F	60.2°F	64.1°F
Apr 7	65.9°F	61.2°F	64.4°F
Apr 8	63.8°F	62.8°F	64.2°F
Apr 9	63.5°F	62.9°F	63.9°F
Apr 10	63.5°F	61.8°F	63.9°F
Apr 11	63.4°F	62.5°F	63.7°F
Apr 12	63.5°F	60.8°F	63.9°F
Apr 13	62.8°F	61.4°F	63.2°F
Apr 14	62.6°F	61.3°F	62.9°F
Apr 15	62.7°F	60.1°F	63.1°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, 63.7°F in Spring, 61.8°F in Summer, and 61.9°F in Autumn.