The weather in July in Atacama

It's cool to moderate in July in Atacama with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.

Looking for great weather? July is a good time to be in Atacama. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in July for Atacama, Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2019, Atacama reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In July, there is an average of 5 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in July. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in July for Atacama

Click on any day in July to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Atacama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

July weather comparison

  Atacama New York
Average temperature 18°C 31°C
Max. temperature 20°C 33°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 5 mm 160 mm
Rainy days 1 day 18 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of July

The month of July starts in Atacama with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid July

By mid-July, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of July

By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Atacama is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in July in Atacama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in July in Atacama

Temperature in July in Atacama over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July in Atacama, 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.

Daily Precipitation in July in Atacama

Total precipitation in July in Atacama over the years

Daily Snowfall in July in Atacama

Snowfall in July in Atacama per year

Daily UV index in July in Atacama

This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Atacama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Atacama by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Atacama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.