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Calama Weather in September

Calama in September

The short of it: Calama in September averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 4° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & November

Thirty years of records give Calama an average September high of 22°, a low of 4° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-September, 39 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Calama runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Sierra Gorda, 63 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

September in Calama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sierra GordaAntofagasta63 km SW23°8°0.0 mm
María ElenaAntofagasta77 km W23°10°0.0 mm
San Pedro de AtacamaAntofagasta90 km SE23°4°0.0 mm
BaquedanoAntofagasta135 km SW22°10°0.0 mm
TocopillaAntofagasta137 km WNW20°14°0.0 mm
MejillonesAntofagasta172 km WSW19°13°0.0 mm
AntofagastaAntofagasta201 km SW18°13°1.0 mm
PicaTarapacá223 km N22°9°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Calama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Calama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°9°5.0 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
February25°9°7.0 mm15 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°8°1.0 mm16 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
April23°6°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°4°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°1°0.0 mm14 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°1°0.0 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°2°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°4°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°6°0.0 mm16 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
November23°8°0.0 mm17 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
December25°8°0.0 mm17 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Calama in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Calama in September?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Calama?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in Calama in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 46 min in June to 13 h 30 min in December.

Does it snow in Calama in September?

Hardly — September nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Calama in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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