ChileAverage weather for Tarapacá in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Tarapacá with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 8°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Tarapacá with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Tarapacá is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In January, there is an average of 81 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,0 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Tarapacá in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
16°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
18°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
16°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
81 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
13 days | 12 days | |
 Total snowfall |
1,0 cm | 16 cm | |
| Snowy days |
1 day | 8 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Tarapacá?
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Tarapacá. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2018, Tarapacá reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Tarapacá
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Tarapacá, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Tarapacá
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Tarapacá, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 13 days of precipitation in Tarapacá.
Daily Snowfall in January in Tarapacá
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Tarapacá, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV index in January in Tarapacá
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Tarapacá, 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.
Temperature in January in Tarapacá over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Tarapacá, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Tarapacá over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Tarapacá, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Tarapacá per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Tarapacá, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in January for Tarapacá
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Average weather in Tarapacá by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tarapacá. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
