ChileWhat’s the climate like in Calama?
The current climate in Calama features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Calama in recent years was 34°C in April 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in August 2015.
On average, Calama gets 129 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,1 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Chile? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Santiago, Patagonia, Valparaíso, or explore other destinations in Chile.
Best time to visit Calama?
The best time to visit Calama for sunny weather is January through July, September, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Calama. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Calama
The climate table of Calama shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, 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) | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 6 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 29 | 45 | 24 | 5,3 | 2,8 | 4,7 | 3,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 4,7 | 1,9 | 3,8 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,1 | 2,4 | 0,1 | 0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in December
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in October
- Precipitation*: 129 mm per year, averaging 11 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,1 cm per year
- Driest months: 1,9 mm in November, 2,0 mm in September and 2,5 mm in August
- Wettest months: 45 mm in February, 29 mm in January and 24 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Calama
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Calama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Calama
This graph shows how much rainfall Calama, Chile, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Calama
This graph shows how much snow Calama, Chile, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Calama
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Calama, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Calama
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Calama, Chile. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Calama
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Calama, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Calama
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Calama, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Calama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Calama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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