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 15.94°C. 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.

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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.

60.7

°F

November 12, 21:51

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.1°F

Tomorrow:

60.9°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

19:56

Day Length:

13 h. 2 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 60.7°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 3.0°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 66.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 60.8°F on 2020.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.5°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
Oct 29	61.9°F	62.9°F	62.0°F
Oct 30	61.8°F	63.2°F	62.1°F
Oct 31	62.4°F	64.3°F	62.0°F
Nov 1	62.0°F	61.1°F	62.0°F
Nov 2	62.2°F	62.3°F	62.3°F
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	64.1°F	63.7°F
Nov 13	60.9°F	64.2°F	63.9°F
Nov 14	60.9°F	64.3°F	63.9°F
Nov 15	60.5°F	62.6°F	63.5°F
Nov 16	60.7°F	63.1°F	63.7°F
Nov 17	60.7°F	63.1°F	63.6°F
Nov 18	60.0°F	62.9°F	63.0°F
Nov 19	60.0°F	62.7°F	62.9°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 62.1°F in Autumn.