ChileThe weather in October in Calama
It's cool to moderate in October in Calama with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 1°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Calama. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Calama, 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 29°C in 2017, Calama reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 4,7 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Calama
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Calama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Calama | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | -2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 4,7 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,1 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Calama with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around -1°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 0°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Calama is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°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 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Calama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Calama
Temperature in October in Calama over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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.
Daily Precipitation in October in Calama
Total precipitation in October in Calama over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Calama
Snowfall in October in Calama per year
Daily UV index in October in Calama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Calama, 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 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.