Calama
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Calama month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Calama are typically March, April and September, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), August the coldest (average low 3°C), and February the wettest (about 6 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3 | 9.1 | 2 | 12.6 |
| February | 24.1 | 9.5 | 6 | 12.0 |
| March | 23.8 | 8.2 | 1 | 11.8 |
| April | 23.1 | 6.3 | 2 | 11.1 |
| May | 22.1 | 4.9 | 1 | 10.7 |
| June | 20.7 | 3.6 | 4 | 10.4 |
| July | 21.5 | 3.9 | 1 | 10.6 |
| August | 21.9 | 3.4 | 1 | 11.0 |
| September | 23.6 | 5.0 | 0 | 11.6 |
| October | 24.2 | 6.0 | 0 | 12.5 |
| November | 24.4 | 6.8 | 0 | 12.8 |
| December | 24.5 | 7.9 | 1 | 12.9 |
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01 · OverviewCalama, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Calama took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Calama
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Calama
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Calama
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Calama
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Calama
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Calama
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Frequently Asked Questions about Calama
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01 · Q&AWhere is Calama located and what are its coordinates?
Calama is situated in Chile at geographic coordinates -22.4567, -68.9237, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Calama?
Calama has a recorded population of approximately 166,334 and observes the America/Santiago time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Calama?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Calama include ES-CL, with CLP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Calama?
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