May weather forecast
Calama, Chile

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Weather in May

May marks the tilt towards cooler weather in Calama. The sun blazes less intensely, the heat from the previous months dissipates, and an overall much cooler ambiance prevails. Specific figures indicate that the highest temperature dips to 20.2°C (68.4°F), daylight hours are curtailed to 11 hours, and the relative humidity stands at 24%. Regardless of these changes, sunny days persist, urging locals and visitors to still seize the day. Thus, May in Calama remains packed with opportunities to experience Chilean charm and the soft touch of cooler winds.

Temperature

The advent of May observes an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F), nearly identical to April's 22.7°C (72.9°F). Calama reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 7.5°C (45.5°F) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Calama is 24%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Calama are January, February, May through August. May is the first month it rains in Calama. Throughout May, in the average 0.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 7 rainfall days, and 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Calama, Chile, are May and July. May is the first month it typically snows in Calama. Throughout May, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Calama, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.3 days.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Calama, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:58 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Calama, Chile, is 9.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Calama. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Calama?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Calama, is 20.2°C (68.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Calama?

In Calama, the average relative humidity in May is 24%.

When does it start raining in Calama?

May is the first month it rains in Calama, Chile. Throughout May, in the average 0.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Calama?

May is the first month it typically snows in Calama. Throughout May, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the average length of the day in May in Calama?

The average day length in May in Calama is 11h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Calama?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, in Calama, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:58 -04.

How many hours of sunshine does Calama have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Calama is 9.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Calama?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Calama?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Calama, Chile

Average temperature in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, November and December (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (18.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

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Average pressure in May
Calama, Chile

Average pressure in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average pressure in May: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Calama, Chile

Average wind speed in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Calama, Chile

Average humidity in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average humidity in May: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

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Average rainfall in May
Calama, Chile

Average rainfall in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (3mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Calama, Chile

Average rainfall days in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (2.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

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Average snowfall days in May
Calama, Chile

Average snowfall days in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Calama, Chile

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Calama, Chile

Average sunshine days in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (25.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Calama, Chile

Average UV index in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Calama, Chile

Average cloud cover in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average cloud cover in May: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
The months with the least cloud cover are August, September and November (Cloud cover 2).

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Average visibility in May
Calama, Chile

Average visibility in May - Calama, Chile
  • Average visibility in May: 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).

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