Climate Insights for Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport

Provincia de Huasco, Región de Atacama, Chile

Hottest
January
14°C peak
Coldest
July
-9°C low
Wettest
May
41mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 292mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 41mm 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 137cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 5° Feb Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 4° Mar Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 2° Apr Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -1° May Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -5° Jun Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -9° Jul Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -9° Aug Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Sep Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Oct Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -3° Nov Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 0° Dec Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 28mm Jun Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 27mm Jul Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 24mm Aug Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 19mm Sep Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 292mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 41mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 9mm. That's 32mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 137cm accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Alto del Carmen Tres Quebradas Airport, which began on March 20, 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 10°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 41mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 74mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 79mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Expect around 45cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 99mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 69cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

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
5 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
4 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
2 °C
12 °C
10 km/h
16 mm
5 cm
Apr
-1 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
21 mm
12 cm
May
-5 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
41 mm
28 cm
Jun
-9 °C
0 °C
8 km/h
38 mm
27 cm
Jul
-9 °C
-1 °C
8 km/h
34 mm
24 cm
Aug
-8 °C
1 °C
8 km/h
27 mm
19 cm
Sep
-6 °C
4 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
6 cm
Oct
-3 °C
7 °C
11 km/h
22 mm
12 cm
Nov
0 °C
10 °C
11 km/h
10 mm
2 cm
Dec
3 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
14 mm
1 cm
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