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Weather in Calama

01:02
12°C → Temperature steady
Clear sky
Feels-like 9°
No precipitation in the next 2 hours
Max / Min
20°C / 5°C
Wind
1 km/h SW light air
Humidity
26%
Pressure
1016 hPa
UV
0,0 Low
Sunrise 07:37
Sunset 19:28
⚠️ Active alert Viento Normal a Moderado en zonas de las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá, Antofagasta y Coquimbo
Next hours
02:00 10° 03:00 8° 04:00 6°

Updated 2 min ago ·

Sunrise in 1 h 34 min · New moon (3 %)

00:00 to 03:00 Feels like about 7 °C and wind of about 3 km/h. 10:00 to 11:00 Feels like about 11 °C and wind of about 8 km/h.

What this means today

For trips
Pleasant conditions, about 12 °C
For drivers
Road conditions with no risk
For the garden
Favorable conditions for gardening
For sport
Ideal conditions for outdoor activities
For allergy sufferers
Low
For mushroom foraging
The temperature is good, but precipitation is lacking
For walking the dog
Safe conditions for the walk

Practical effects

Running
10/10
Ideal conditions for running at 12 °C.
Hiking
9/10
Pleasant conditions for hiking, 12 °C.
Gardening
9/10
A good day for gardening.
Cycling
8/10
Excellent weather for cycling, wind 1 km/h.
Golf
7/10
Golf turns out rather fair due to the 12 °C and the 26 % humidity.
Light jacket or sweatshirt
Forecast reliability: high

Hourly forecast

  1. 01:00 12°C 0% 1 km/h
  2. 02:00 10°C 0% 1 km/h
  3. 03:00 8°C 0% 7 km/h
  4. 04:00 6°C 0% 10 km/h
  5. 05:00 6°C 0% 11 km/h
  6. 06:00 6°C 0% 12 km/h
  7. 07:00 5°C 0% 12 km/h
  8. 08:00 5°C 0% 12 km/h

Meteogram

7-day forecast

  1. Today 10.9. Clear sky
    20°C 5°C
    Precipitation 0%
  2. Tomorrow 11.9. Clear sky
    22°C 4°C
    Precipitation 0%
  3. Sat 12.9. Clear sky
    23°C 6°C
    Precipitation 0%
  4. Sun 13.9. Clear sky
    22°C 6°C
    Precipitation 0%
  5. Mon 14.9. Clear sky
    24°C 7°C
    Precipitation 0%
  6. Tue 15.9. Clear sky
    25°C 8°C
    Precipitation 0%
  7. Wed 16.9. Clear sky
    24°C 9°C
    Precipitation 0%

Active weather alerts

  • Yellow Viento Normal a Moderado en zonas de las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá, Antofagasta y Coquimbo Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Valid until 23:00 12.09.
  • Orange Viento Moderado a Fuerte en zonas de las regiones de Antofagasta y Atacama Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Valid until 04:59 11.09.
Details

Additional data

Outdoor comfort Acceptable
Recommendation Bring an extra layer
Alerts 2 Alerts
Visibility 57 km · Very good visibility

Comfort and feel

Feels like 9°C
Humidity 26% Dry air
Dew point -7,1°C Pleasantly dry
Cloud cover 0% Clear

Sun and daylight

07:37 The sun is below the horizon 19:28
Day length 11 h 51 min
Sunrise 07:37
Sunset 19:28

Air and visibility

Air quality Data not available
Visibility 57 km Very good visibility
Atmospheric pressure
1016 hPa Steady
UV index 0,0 Low
Dew point -7,1°C Pleasantly dry
Precipitation 0,0 mm No precipitation
Moon New moon Illumination of about 3 %
Wind 1 km/h SW Light breeze · Gusts 6 km/h
Pressure 1016 hPa Steady

Weather radar

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Pollen situation

1
Low
The pollen level is low and spending time outdoors is usually no problem.
Weeds

Nearby cities

Other places near Calama.

María Elena — San Pedro de Atacama — Tocopilla 19°C Few clouds Mejillones —

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Activities suited for today

Weekend outlook →
Running 10 / 10 Ideal Fishing 10 / 10 Ideal Hiking 9 / 10 Ideal Cycling 8 / 10 Good Barbecue 8 / 10 Good Beach 5 / 10 Fair Skiing 4 / 10 Not suitable

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Weather terms

What the values on this page mean — humidity, pressure, wind and other terms explained clearly.

Relative humidity Atmospheric pressure Wind speed UV index Visibility Dew point Precipitation

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 12 °C, last updated at 01:00.

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 Clear sky 20/5°C, Fri Clear sky 22/4°C, Sat Clear sky 23/6°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.