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Chile extends some 2,500 miles (4,025 kilometers) from north to south and therefore has a number of
varying climates. The country is very rugged with mountain ranges and several large islands off the coast.
Generally speaking the weather is more moderate near the coast and much colder in the mountains.
Thanks to its impressive mountain ranges, Chile is a great ski resort destination, which means it has a
significant snowy season every year. In southern Chile, the weather is generally rainy all year round falling
as snow in much of the high altitude areas. However, in the coastal areas of the South, the winters are
rarely too cold and summers are comfortably cool.
In the Northern regions, precipitation is much less which results in a much higher snow line in the mountains
and a very desert-like climate in the areas nearer the coast. In fact, northern Chile is one of the driest
regions in the world. Despite that fact that rain nearly never falls, the weather is often cloudy and cool
resulting in temperatures reaching only 82F (28C) in the warm months of March and only 63F (17C) in
July
The central region of Chile experiences a climate much like that of the Mediterranean coastline with warm,
dry summers, and moderately wet, cool winters. Though quite rare on the coast, this central region is
susceptible to light snow and frost further inland. One example of a central region city is Santiago where
there may be very little sunlight during the dark, winter months. The temperatures in Santiago range from
about 38F to 57.2F (3.2C to 14.5C) in July and 53.6F to 84.2F (12.4C to 29.4C) in January. This
means the winter season is exactly the opposite of the northern hemisphere which means you could come to
Chile to experience an extended ski and snowboard season!
Required clothing:
If visiting the cities, bring lightweight, natural fabrics that can wick away sweat easily. During the wet
season, youll need to bring waterproofs aim for breathable materials so you dont overheat. More
substantial waterproofs and warm weather clothing are often needed in the south and at altitude.
Geography
Chile is situated in South America, bordered to the north by Peru, to the east
by Bolivia and Argentina, to the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the south by the Antarctic. The
country exercises sovereignty over a number of islands off the coast, including the Juan Fernndez
Islands and Easter Island. Chile is 4,329km (2,690 miles) long and nowhere more than 180km (112
miles) wide.
The Andes and a more westerly coastal highland range run parallel with each other for much of the
country's length. The coastal range forms high, sloped cliffs into the sea from the northern to the
central area. Between the ranges runs a fertile valley, except in the north where transverse ranges join
the two major ones, and in the far south where the sea has broken through the coastal range to form
an assortment of archipelagos and channels.
Wide variations in soil and a vast difference in climate are reflected in an uneven population
distribution, and in a wide range of occupations. The Atacama desert, the driest in the world, is in the
northern part of the country, which is also the main mining area. The central zone is predominantly
agricultural, and is often referred to as the breadbasket of Chile. This is where the two-thirds of the
population reside. Below Concepcin, there are large tracts of forested land, although the area also
has some agriculture. Chile is prone to frequent powerful earthquakes as the Liquine-Ofqui Fault lies
just under the northern Patagonian Andes and runs for 1000km (621 miles).
Chile is a popular South American country to visit thanks to its year-round mild or warm weather and
attractions like its volcanic caves, surfing opportunities and mountain hiking trails. While the weather
can get chilly in Chile during the middle of the year, temperatures do not typically drop below
freezing.
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Sunlight Hours
The months in the middle of the year have much less sunlight hours during the day than the months
at the beginning and ending of the year. Visitors who come to Chile in December and January have
the most sunlight hours in which they can recreate. Each month averages 10.4 hours of sunlight per
day. June has the smallest amount of sunlight, with an average of 3.0 hours of sunlight per day
during the month.
Precipitation
Chile does not receive a lot of precipitation; however, those who visit the country in the months of
June and July are most likely to see rain. Chile averages 3.3 inches of rain in June and 3.0 inches in
July. Rain is almost non-existent during much of the year in Chile. November, December, January,
February and March all receive an average of less than 0.2 inches of precipitation.
Frost
The months from November through March average no days with frost, however there is frost on
approximately a third of the days in June, July and August. July averages the largest amount of frost
days with 11. Both June and August average nine days during which frost occurs. In all, Chile sees
frost only about 45 days of the year.
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