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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Calama Climate

Calama is a city in Chile (03) with a population of about 166,334. Its average annual temperature is 13.3°C (56°F), with roughly 15 mm of rain per year.

13.3°C

Avg Temp

15

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month


Calama Climate

Calama has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F) and receives about 15 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

13.3°C

Avg Temp

15

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Calama — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January17° / 62°7 mm
February16° / 61°6 mm
March16° / 60°1 mm
April14° / 57°0 mm
May12° / 53°0 mm
June9° / 49°0 mm
July9° / 49°0 mm
August10° / 51°0 mm
September12° / 54°0 mm
October14° / 56°0 mm
November15° / 58°0 mm
December16° / 61°1 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Calama

The most comfortable months to visit Calama are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 25°C high). The coldest is June (near 0°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Calama are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Calama, Chile has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C and about 15 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.

In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Calama average about 25°C (76°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.