Climate Insights for La Chimba Airport

Provincia de Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta, Chile

Hottest
February
24°C peak
Coldest
August
12°C low
Wettest
July
5mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Chimba Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 31mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 5mm of rainfall. La Chimba 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Feb Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Mar Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Apr Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 14° Jun Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Jul Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 12° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 12° Sep Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Oct Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Nov Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Dec Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16°
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Average
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La Chimba Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 5mm May Precipitation: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm
Precipitation

La Chimba Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 31mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. 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.

Wind

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

La Chimba 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 December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in La Chimba Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. La Chimba 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 February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 3mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 13mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 18°
May 16°
Jun 15°
Jul 14°
Aug 14°
Sep 15°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit La Chimba Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 2mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Chimba 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. 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
18 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
18 °C
9 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
12 °C
18 °C
9 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
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