ChileThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Calama, Chile.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Calama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Calama
Yearly Temperature in Calama
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Calama, 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 Calama
Total Yearly Precipitation in Calama
Average Snowfall per Month in Calama
Total Yearly Snowfall in Calama
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Calama
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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.