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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

61.8

°F

March 3, 21:08

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.8°F

Tomorrow:

61.3°F

Sunrise:

07:39

Sunset:

20:06

Day Length:

12 h. 27 min.

Iquique in March

Minimum:

60.2°F

Average:

65.6°F

Maximum:

70.8°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 61.8°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 4.9°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 61.2°F on 2022.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Iquique

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 17 64.0°F 67.0°F 65.7°F
Feb 18 65.1°F 67.3°F 65.7°F
Feb 19 64.6°F 67.6°F 65.7°F
Feb 20 65.3°F 65.8°F 65.6°F
Feb 21 65.6°F 66.3°F 65.4°F
Feb 22 65.8°F 66.4°F 65.8°F
Feb 23 67.5°F 62.7°F 65.6°F
Feb 24 67.3°F 63.7°F 65.8°F
Feb 25 66.9°F 64.0°F 65.7°F
Feb 26 65.7°F 63.6°F 66.0°F
Feb 27 66.8°F 62.8°F 66.0°F
Feb 28 64.5°F 63.4°F 66.2°F
Mar 1 62.3°F 65.8°F 66.2°F
Mar 2 60.8°F 65.2°F 65.9°F
Mar 3 61.8°F 64.2°F 66.7°F
Mar 4 61.3°F 63.3°F 66.2°F
Mar 5 61.1°F 63.4°F 66.0°F
Mar 6 61.3°F 64.1°F 66.2°F
Mar 7 61.5°F 63.2°F 66.5°F
Mar 8 61.1°F 63.5°F 66.0°F
Mar 9 61.0°F 64.5°F 65.9°F
Mar 10 60.4°F 59.5°F 65.3°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 65.7°F in Winter, 63.8°F in Spring, 61.8°F in Summer, and 61.9°F in Autumn.