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 16.32°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.

61.4

°F

November 17, 00:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.4°F

Tomorrow:

60.8°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

19:59

Day Length:

13 h. 6 min.

Iquique in November

Minimum:

63.0°F

Average:

67.0°F

Maximum:

72.7°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 61.4°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 2.3°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 60.2°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 61.2°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
Nov 3	60.5°F	61.1°F	62.2°F
Nov 4	60.2°F	60.5°F	62.2°F
Nov 5	61.1°F	60.6°F	62.5°F
Nov 6	61.0°F	61.2°F	62.5°F
Nov 7	61.9°F	62.1°F	62.5°F
Nov 8	60.7°F	62.5°F	62.2°F
Nov 9	60.9°F	63.0°F	62.6°F
Nov 10	61.2°F	63.3°F	62.9°F
Nov 11	60.1°F	63.3°F	63.0°F
Nov 12	60.7°F	63.8°F	63.4°F
Nov 13	59.4°F	63.8°F	63.4°F
Nov 14	60.0°F	63.9°F	63.5°F
Nov 15	61.4°F	62.6°F	63.3°F
Nov 16	61.4°F	63.1°F	63.7°F
Nov 17	61.4°F	63.1°F	63.6°F
Nov 18	60.8°F	62.9°F	63.0°F
Nov 19	60.7°F	62.7°F	62.9°F
Nov 20	60.7°F	62.2°F	63.0°F
Nov 21	60.9°F	62.6°F	63.1°F
Nov 22	61.3°F	63.4°F	63.6°F
Nov 23	62.0°F	63.8°F	64.2°F
Nov 24	62.0°F	64.1°F	64.3°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 62.1°F in Autumn.