Climate Insights for Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport

Provincia de Huasco, Región de Atacama, Chile

Hottest
January
11°C peak
Coldest
June
-16°C low
Wettest
May
71mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 349mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 71mm of rainfall. Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° Feb Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Mar Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -3° Apr Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -6° May Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -11° Jun Max: -9° Average: -13° Min: -16° Jul Max: -8° Average: -12° Min: -15° Aug Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -15° Sep Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -11° Oct Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -9° Nov Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -5° Dec Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 6°C. June brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 31mm May Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 71mm Jun Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 63mm Jul Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 38mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Sep Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 10mm Oct Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 27mm Nov Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 349mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 71mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 8mm. That's 64mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 266cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is May, with approximately 71cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near -16°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -11 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 48mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -2 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 81mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -11 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 111mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Expect around 106cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 109mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 109cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
36 mm
4 cm
Feb
0 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
32 mm
2 cm
Mar
-3 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
8 mm
4 cm
Apr
-6 °C
5 °C
1 km/h
32 mm
31 cm
May
-11 °C
-2 °C
1 km/h
71 mm
71 cm
Jun Current
-16 °C
-9 °C
1 km/h
63 mm
63 cm
Jul
-15 °C
-8 °C
1 km/h
38 mm
38 cm
Aug
-15 °C
-5 °C
1 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Sep
-11 °C
-1 °C
1 km/h
10 mm
10 cm
Oct
-9 °C
1 °C
2 km/h
28 mm
27 cm
Nov
-5 °C
6 °C
2 km/h
10 mm
6 cm
Dec
-2 °C
9 °C
2 km/h
12 mm
3 cm
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