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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.
Sea temperature in Iquique now

59.6

°F

September 13, 17:46

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.4°F

Tomorrow:

59.7°F

Sunrise:

07:39

Sunset:

19:35

Day Length:

11 h. 56 min.

Iquique in September

Minimum:

62.6°F

Average:

66.5°F

Maximum:

71.9°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 59.6°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 1.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.4°F on 2019.

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 59.9°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
Aug 30 59.2°F 59.5°F 60.4°F
Aug 31 60.0°F 59.6°F 60.5°F
Sep 1 59.3°F 59.0°F 60.6°F
Sep 2 59.5°F 59.1°F 60.8°F
Sep 3 60.0°F 59.5°F 60.9°F
Sep 4 60.4°F 59.8°F 61.4°F
Sep 5 61.3°F 60.2°F 61.5°F
Sep 6 60.7°F 60.5°F 61.6°F
Sep 7 61.2°F 60.9°F 61.9°F
Sep 8 61.2°F 60.4°F 61.8°F
Sep 9 59.8°F 60.1°F 61.2°F
Sep 10 59.9°F 59.9°F 61.1°F
Sep 11 60.1°F 60.0°F 60.7°F
Sep 12 59.4°F 60.1°F 60.8°F
Sep 13 59.6°F 60.2°F 60.9°F
Sep 14 59.7°F 61.2°F 61.1°F
Sep 15 59.7°F 61.0°F 61.1°F
Sep 16 59.7°F 60.1°F 61.0°F
Sep 17 59.8°F 60.4°F 61.1°F
Sep 18 59.9°F 59.8°F 61.2°F
Sep 19 60.2°F 60.0°F 61.5°F
Sep 20 60.5°F 60.6°F 61.9°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.