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.
Daytime temperature | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
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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.
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.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | January | 19.5°C 67.1°F |
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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 |