January weather forecastAntofagasta, Chile

January weather forecast for Antofagasta, Chile: Antofagasta sees the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from December. In Antofagasta, rain does not fall in January through May, September through December.

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Weather in January

January in Antofagasta, Chile, unveils a constant climatological pattern with warm temperatures. The set shifts into high gear with the year's highest average temperature recorded at 23.2°C (73.8°F). Throughout the month, visitors can enjoy pleasant sea temperatures and calming sea breezes. Weather conditions remain stable despite a slight increase in humidity. The new year greets Antofagasta with sunny skies and relaxing weather, setting an inviting tone for the upcoming months.

Temperature

Antofagasta sees the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from December. A modest dip in temperatures to an average of 18.4°C (65.1°F) is observed throughout Antofagasta's January nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Antofagasta, rain does not fall in January through May, September through December.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 20.7°C (69.3°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for most people when the water temperature is 20.7°C (69.3°F). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 20:30 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.9h.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in January, in Antofagasta, is 23.2°C (73.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 18.4°C (65.1°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Antofagasta, rain does not fall in January through May, September through December.

In January, the average sea temperature is 20.7°C (69.3°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Antofagasta, Chile, the average day length in January is 13h and 24min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 20:30 -03.

In Antofagasta, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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January

Feb

Average high temperature

21.2°C

23.2°C

23.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.1km/h

13.5km/h

13.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

0.2

0.7

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

30.9

30.4

27.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

10%

11%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average high temperature in January: 23.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 18.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (12.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average pressure in January: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average wind speed in January: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and April (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June, July and August (1mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average rainfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (1.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average sea temperature in January: 20.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14.6°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average daylight in January: 13h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are February, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average sunshine days in January: 30.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (27.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average cloud cover in January: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 11).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in January
Antofagasta, Chile

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).