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Weather in Calama

06:50
8°C ↓ Temperature falling
Clear sky
Feels-like 4°
Max / Min
16°C / 6°C
Wind
6 km/h S light air
Humidity
41%
Pressure
1017 hPa
UV
0,0 Low
Sunrise 07:14
Sunset 17:59
⚠️ Active alert Probables Nevadas en zonas de las regiones de Antofagasta y Atacama
Next hours
07:00 6° 08:00 7° 09:00 9°

Tip: Cooler weather — bring a jacket.

Updated 3 h ago ·

5 h 08 min of daylight left

00:00 to 04:00 Feels like about 5 °C and wind of about 10 km/h. 09:00 to 11:00 Feels like about 8 °C and wind of about 10 km/h.

What this means today

For trips
About 8 °C — dress accordingly
For drivers
Road conditions with no risk
For the garden
Favorable conditions for gardening
For sport
Ideal conditions for outdoor activities
For allergy sufferers
Slight
For mushroom foraging
Unfavorable conditions for mushroom growth
For walking the dog
Safe conditions for the walk

Practical effects

The recommendations are indicative: the data may be slightly delayed.

Running
9/10
Ideal conditions for running at 8 °C.
Hiking
9/10
Pleasant conditions for hiking, 8 °C.
Gardening
9/10
A good day for gardening.
Golf
5/10
Golf turns out rather fair due to the 8 °C and the 41 % humidity.
Cycling
3/10
Cycling turns out rather fair due to the 8 °C and the 41 % humidity.
Warmer layer
Forecast reliability: medium

Hourly forecast

  1. 07:00 6°C 0% 5 km/h
  2. 08:00 7°C 0% 7 km/h
  3. 09:00 9°C 0% 8 km/h
  4. 10:00 12°C 0% 10 km/h
  5. 11:00 14°C 0% 14 km/h
  6. 12:00 15°C 0% 19 km/h
  7. 13:00 15°C 0% 22 km/h
  8. 14:00 16°C 0% 23 km/h

Meteogram

7-day forecast

  1. Today 18.6. Overcast
    16°C 6°C
    Precipitation 0%
  2. Tomorrow 19.6. Clear sky
    19°C 3°C
    Precipitation 0%
  3. Sat 20.6. Clear sky
    22°C 5°C
    Precipitation 0%
  4. Sun 21.6. Few clouds
    20°C 6°C
    Precipitation 0%
  5. Mon 22.6. Partly cloudy
    19°C 5°C
    Precipitation 0%
  6. Tue 23.6. Few clouds
    18°C 4°C
    Precipitation 0%
  7. Wed 24.6. Clear sky
    19°C 3°C
    Precipitation 0%

Active weather alerts

  • Yellow Probables Nevadas en zonas de las regiones de Antofagasta y Atacama Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Valid until 18:00 18.06.
  • Yellow Viento Normal a Moderado en zonas desde la región de Arica y Parinacota a la región de Atacama Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Valid until 18:00 19.06.
  • Orange Viento Moderado a Fuerte en zonas de las regiones de Tarapacá y Antofagasta Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Valid until 05:59 19.06.
Details

Additional data

Outdoor comfort Uncomfortable
Recommendation Cut down on time outdoors and adjust your clothing
Alerts 3 Alerts
Visibility 55 km · Very good visibility

Comfort and feel

Feels like 4°C
Humidity 41% Comfortable humidity
Dew point -4,5°C Pleasantly dry
Cloud cover 7% Clear

Sun and daylight

07:14 The sun is above the horizon 17:59
Day length 10 h 45 min
Sunrise 07:14
Sunset 17:59

Air and visibility

Air quality Data not available
Visibility 55 km Very good visibility
Atmospheric pressure
1017 hPa Steady
UV index 0,0 Low
Dew point -4,5°C Pleasantly dry
Precipitation 0,0 mm No precipitation
Moon Waxing crescent Illumination of about 10 %
Wind 6 km/h S Light breeze · Gusts 20 km/h
Pressure 1017 hPa Steady

Weather radar

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Pollen situation

2
Slight
Pollen is still slight; sensitive people may notice the first symptoms.
Grasses Weeds

Nearby cities

Other places near Calama.

María Elena — San Pedro de Atacama — Tocopilla — Mejillones —

The weather in the region

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Activities suited for today

Weekend outlook →
Running 9 / 10 Ideal Hiking 9 / 10 Ideal Fishing 9 / 10 Ideal Skiing 8 / 10 Good Barbecue 7 / 10 Good Beach 5 / 10 Fair Cycling 3 / 10 Not suitable

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Frequently asked questions about the weather

What is the weather like right now in Calama?

In Calama the weather is currently Clear sky with about 8 °C, last updated at 03:45.

Will it rain today in Calama?

According to current data, no notable precipitation is expected in Calama today.

What is the forecast for the coming days in Calama?

On this page you will find the forecast for Calama for the coming days: Thu Overcast 16/6°C, Fri Clear sky 19/3°C, Sat Clear sky 22/5°C.

Where can I find the map and radar for Calama?

From the Calama page you quickly reach the weather map and other overviews.

What is the weather typically like in Calama?

Calama is located in the Antofagasta region. The weather in Calama depends on geographic location, altitude and the built environment. Conditions can differ from those of neighboring places. Follow the current data directly on this page: we update it regularly from verified sources.