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Colchane Weather in September

Colchane in September

The short of it: Colchane in September averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low -2° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Colchane an average September high of 16°, a low of -2° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 16°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-September, 33 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and November.

Against its neighbours, Colchane runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Camiña, 83 km to the W, is 2° warmer by day.

September in Colchane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CamiñaTarapacá83 km W18°4°1.0 mm
CamaronesArica y Parinacota Region132 km WNW21°11°0.0 mm
HuaraTarapacá143 km SW21°9°0.0 mm
BaquedanoTarapacá151 km SW21°9°0.0 mm
PicaTarapacá153 km SSW22°9°1.0 mm
PutreArica y Parinacota Region154 km NW16°0°1.0 mm
MatillaTarapacá157 km SSW23°10°1.0 mm
La TiranaTarapacá159 km SW22°10°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Colchane Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 16°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Colchane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°3°59 mm11 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
February18°4°54 mm11 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
March19°3°18 mm11 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
April18°1°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
May15°-3°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June13°-5°0.0 mm10 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
July13°-6°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
August14°-5°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
September16°-2°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°0°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°2°1.0 mm13 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°3°11 mm12 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Colchane in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Colchane in September?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 16°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Colchane?

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

How long are the days in Colchane in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 58 min in June to 13 h 17 min in December.

Does it snow in Colchane in September?

Snow can fall, since nights average -2 °C (28 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Colchane in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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