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 17.98°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.

64.4

°F

May 23, 00:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.6°F

Tomorrow:

64.5°F

Sunrise:

07:05

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

11 h. 4 min.

Iquique in May

Minimum:

61.7°F

Average:

65.6°F

Maximum:

69.6°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 64.4°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 2.2°F higher 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 stay about the same.

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.1°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.5°F, while the maximum might reach 65.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Iquique

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 9	61.7°F	62.7°F	62.4°F
May 10	62.9°F	62.7°F	62.4°F
May 11	61.6°F	62.7°F	62.5°F
May 12	62.9°F	63.0°F	62.7°F
May 13	62.8°F	63.3°F	63.0°F
May 14	62.7°F	63.8°F	62.5°F
May 15	63.2°F	64.1°F	62.5°F
May 16	63.5°F	63.3°F	62.7°F
May 17	65.7°F	62.8°F	62.8°F
May 18	65.1°F	62.9°F	62.9°F
May 19	64.7°F	63.2°F	62.5°F
May 20	64.5°F	63.4°F	62.5°F
May 21	64.4°F	63.4°F	62.7°F
May 22	64.6°F	63.4°F	62.3°F
May 23	64.4°F	63.3°F	62.2°F
May 24	64.5°F	63.4°F	62.3°F
May 25	64.6°F	63.3°F	62.4°F
May 26	65.1°F	63.7°F	62.9°F
May 27	65.5°F	63.9°F	63.3°F
May 28	65.6°F	63.8°F	63.3°F
May 29	65.9°F	64.2°F	63.7°F
May 30	65.5°F	64.4°F	63.3°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.