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 17.38°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.

63.3

°F

October 22, 04:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.3°F

Tomorrow:

63.3°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

19:46

Day Length:

12 h. 42 min.

Iquique in October

Minimum:

62.5°F

Average:

67.4°F

Maximum:

72.3°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 63.3°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 1.5°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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 58.7°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.3°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 8	61.8°F	59.9°F	61.7°F
Oct 9	62.1°F	59.8°F	62.0°F
Oct 10	62.5°F	60.0°F	62.3°F
Oct 11	59.2°F	60.9°F	61.8°F
Oct 12	60.7°F	60.3°F	61.8°F
Oct 13	60.4°F	60.1°F	61.6°F
Oct 14	60.0°F	60.4°F	61.7°F
Oct 15	60.2°F	60.6°F	61.9°F
Oct 16	60.6°F	60.4°F	61.7°F
Oct 17	61.0°F	60.9°F	61.6°F
Oct 18	61.4°F	60.7°F	61.9°F
Oct 19	61.7°F	61.2°F	62.0°F
Oct 20	62.5°F	61.4°F	62.1°F
Oct 21	63.3°F	61.9°F	62.0°F
Oct 22	63.3°F	62.2°F	61.8°F
Oct 23	63.3°F	62.8°F	61.8°F
Oct 24	63.1°F	61.2°F	61.5°F
Oct 25	63.1°F	61.4°F	61.6°F
Oct 26	63.3°F	61.6°F	61.8°F
Oct 27	63.5°F	62.0°F	62.0°F
Oct 28	63.6°F	62.8°F	62.1°F
Oct 29	63.5°F	62.0°F	62.0°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 66.3°F in Winter, 64.3°F in Spring, 62.0°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.