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ChileThe climate of Arica
The current climate in Arica features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Arica, Chile.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Arica in recent years was 31°C in February 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in November 2021.
Rainfall amount
On average, Arica receives 197 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Arica?
The best time to visit Arica for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Arica.
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Climate Table of Arica
The climate table of Arica shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 11 | 5,2 | 8,4 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 6,7 | 7,4 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Arica, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Arica
Yearly Temperature in Arica
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Arica, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Arica
Total Yearly Precipitation in Arica
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Arica, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Arica
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Average weather in Arica by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.