ChileWhat’s the climate like in Tarapacá?
The current climate in Tarapacá features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tarapacá in recent years was 30°C in February 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in July 2016.
On average, Tarapacá gets 235 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Tarapacá?
The best time to visit Tarapacá for sunny weather is February, April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tarapacá. 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 Tarapacá
The climate table of Tarapacá 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) | 16 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 35 | 37 | 8,4 | 2,3 | 4,5 | 3,9 | 7,1 | 4,9 | 6,7 | 5,7 | 38 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,0 | 0 | 0,4 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 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: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in June and July
- Precipitation*: 235 mm per year, averaging 20 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 2,3 mm in May, 3,9 mm in July and 4,5 mm in June
- Wettest months: 81 mm in January, 38 mm in December and 37 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Tarapacá
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tarapacá, 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 Tarapacá
This graph shows how much rainfall Tarapacá, 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 Tarapacá
This graph shows how much snow Tarapacá, 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 Tarapacá
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tarapacá, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tarapacá
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tarapacá, 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 Tarapacá
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tarapacá, 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 Tarapacá
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Tarapacá, 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 Tarapacá by month
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