Calama Weather in January

What's the weather like in Calama (Antofagasta) in January 2024?

The climate in Calama during January can be summarized as mild and dry.

January is in the summer in Calama and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Calama weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Nightly temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Average temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 17 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Humidity 44%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Calama with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Calama

Calama average temperature in January

January rainfall

Calama average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Calama average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Calama in January 2024.

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Calama weather stats

Calama weather statistics
Hottest month: January 19.5°C 67.1°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 8.8hrs
Coldest month: July 14.9°C 58.8°F
Wettest month: January 17mm 0.7ins
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