January weather forecast
Calama, Chile

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Weather in January

Starting the year on a pleasant note, the weather in Calama, Chile, during this month is typically pleasant. January boasts of a setting perfect for plenty of sunshine and a lively atmosphere. Taking a closer look at the parameters, the recorded high temperature stands at 24.1°C (75.4°F), the relative humidity lies at 44%, and the town experiences 9.8 hours of sun each day. Outdoor activities are highly recommended in this month, as the clear, shining days outnumber the rainy ones with zero instances of snowfall. Wrapped up in January's ambiance, one can enjoy the weather optimally before the slight changes that roll in with the subsequent month.

Temperature

Peak temperatures in Calama are observed in January, November and December, averaging a high-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Calama is 44%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Calama are January, February, May through August. The wettest months in Calama, Chile, are January and February, with an average 3mm (0.12") of rainfall.

Snowfall

In Calama, snow does not fall in January through April, June, August through December.

Daylight

In Calama, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 20:23. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 20:22 -03.

Sunshine

In Calama, the average sunshine in January is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Calama are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Calama?

Temperatures in Calama reach their maximum during January, November and December, recording an average high-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

What is the average January temperature in Calama?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Calama during January are 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Calama?

In Calama, Chile, the average relative humidity in January is 44%.

What is the wettest month in Calama?

The months with the most rainfall are January and February, with an average 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

When does it start raining in Calama?

January is the first month it rains. Throughout January, in the average 1.8 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Calama?

In Calama, snow does not fall in January through April, June, August through December.

How many hours of daylight does Calama have in January?

In Calama, Chile, the average day length in January is 13h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Calama?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 20:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 20:22 -03.

How many hours of sunshine does Calama have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Calama is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Calama?

The months with the highest UV index in Calama, Chile, are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in January in Calama?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Calama, Chile, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Calama, Chile

Average temperature in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, November and December (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (18.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in January
Calama, Chile

Average pressure in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average pressure in January: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Calama, Chile

Average wind speed in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10km/h).

Average humidity in January
Calama, Chile

Average humidity in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average humidity in January: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

Average rainfall in January
Calama, Chile

Average rainfall in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average rainfall in January: 3mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (3mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Calama, Chile

Average rainfall days in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (2.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Calama, Chile

Average snowfall days in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Calama, Chile

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Calama, Chile

Average sunshine days in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average sunshine days in January: 29.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (25.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Calama, Chile

Average UV index in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Calama, Chile

Average cloud cover in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average cloud cover in January: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
The months with the least cloud cover are August, September and November (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in January
Calama, Chile

Average visibility in January - Calama, Chile
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Calama, Chile

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