Climate - Arica (Chile)

The climate of Arica is subtropical desert, with winters (June to September) characterized by fairly cool temperatures, cloudy skies, fogs and mists, and summers (December to March) warm and sunny.
The city is located in the far north of Chile, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, and near the border with Peru.
In winter, water droplets caused by fog can settle on the ground, but actual rain hardly ever occurs. In fact, Arica is one of the driest places on Earth.
The cause of the aridity is a cold sea current, the Humboldt Current, which inhibits the formation of upward air currents that could generate rain clouds.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 16.5 °C (61.6 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 0 millimeters (0 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) to 0 mm (0 in) in the wettest ones (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 17 °C (17 °F) in August to 24 °C (24 °F) in February. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2310 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Arica - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in January 2002, it dropped to 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in January 1998, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).

In February, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in February 1993, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in February 2017, it reached 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, in March 2000, it dropped to 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in March 2016, it reached 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, in April 2008, it dropped to 12.1 °C (53.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, in April 2016, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, in May 1996, it dropped to 9.6 °C (49.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, in May 2001, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53 °F). However, in June 2003, it dropped to 8.3 °C (46.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, in June 2016, it reached 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in July 1996, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, in July 2016, it reached 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F).

In August, the average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in August 1991, it dropped to 8.4 °C (47.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, in August 1997, it reached 24.2 °C (75.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.9 °C (66.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, in September 1996, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it reached 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 16.1 °C (60.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, in October 1999, it dropped to 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, in October 1997, it reached 25 °C (77 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, in November 1993, it dropped to 11.4 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in November 1992, it reached 25.1 °C (77.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, in December 1994, it dropped to 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in December 2013, it reached 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (72 °F).