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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

59.1

°F

August 29, 14:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.0°F

Tomorrow:

58.9°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

19:31

Day Length:

11 h. 39 min.

Iquique in September

Minimum:

62.6°F

Average:

66.5°F

Maximum:

71.9°F

Sea water temperature in Iquique today

As of now, in Iquique, the water temperature is 59.1°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 1.6°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

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 63.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.6°F on 2024.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.3°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
Aug 15 62.6°F 61.8°F 62.1°F
Aug 16 62.2°F 60.2°F 62.1°F
Aug 17 62.4°F 60.2°F 62.4°F
Aug 18 62.2°F 60.2°F 62.1°F
Aug 19 62.5°F 60.4°F 62.0°F
Aug 20 62.2°F 60.4°F 62.0°F
Aug 21 62.0°F 60.3°F 61.8°F
Aug 22 61.8°F 60.2°F 61.6°F
Aug 23 61.8°F 60.3°F 61.9°F
Aug 24 61.8°F 59.4°F 61.7°F
Aug 25 60.7°F 59.4°F 61.4°F
Aug 26 60.6°F 59.5°F 61.4°F
Aug 27 60.6°F 59.5°F 61.0°F
Aug 28 59.0°F 59.7°F 60.7°F
Aug 29 59.1°F 59.6°F 60.7°F
Aug 30 58.9°F 59.5°F 60.6°F
Aug 31 58.9°F 59.6°F 60.5°F
Sep 1 59.1°F 59.0°F 60.7°F
Sep 2 59.3°F 59.1°F 60.9°F
Sep 3 59.4°F 59.5°F 61.0°F
Sep 4 59.9°F 59.8°F 61.5°F
Sep 5 60.0°F 60.2°F 61.6°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 62.2°F in Autumn.