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Chile Weather and Climate

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!

Chile Weather, climate and geography


Weather & climate
Best time to visit:
Due to its long coastline, clearly Chiles weather is extremely diverse and unpredictable although it is
seasonal in much of the country. Summer runs from December to February, and winter from June to
August.
It is difficult to pinpoint temperatures ranges for the country as a whole as theyre so variable. Theres
the dry, arid Atacama desert in the north where temperatures reach a maximum of32C (90F) and
can drop to -2C (28F). Chiles central region has a Mediterranean feel in its central region with a
colder, wetter season (May to August), while it is usually cool and damp in the south. Easter Island
has its own humid sub-tropical temperatures, while much of the south, from Region VII down has a
very high annual rainfall.
Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, La Serena and Coquimbo are the principal summer beach hubs in the
north for local tourists, while Pucn in the south sees high tourism numbers from January to March.
Due to its proximity to Santiago, Via del Mar and Valparaso beach areas see plenty of sunshine and
beach bums during the summer, often filling up with neighbouring Argentinians. As Chile is in the
southern hemisphere, the ski season takes place between June and August.
In terms of visiting Patagonia and south, the summer months from December to March are ideal as it
is warmer for trekking and other outdoor activities. November and April are quieter times in terms of
tourism but the weather is less dependable. It isnt advisable to visit the south from the end of
autumn to the end of winter - May to September - as many trails close due to bad weather and strong
winds and waterways ice over. However, places in the north, such as the Atacama, can be visited all
year round.

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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Average High Temperatures


Four months in Chile have average high temperatures of greater than 80 degrees F. The warmest
month of the year is January, which features an average high temperature of 86 degrees. December,
February and March also all have average high temperatures of greater than 80 degrees. The
months that are considered the warmest months in North America are the coolest months in Chile.
The coolest average high temperature in Chile occurs in June, when the average high temperature
drops to 57 degrees.

Average Low Temperatures


June, July and August are Chile's coldest months. The average low temperature in Chile
in July is 37 degrees. The average low temperature for the two surrounding months--August and
June is 39 degrees. Even during the months that have warm high temperatures, the evenings still
get chilly. For example, the average low temperature in January is 54 degrees--a full 32 degrees
cooler than the average high for the month.

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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