Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (66°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (86°F), while lows may dip to 10°C (50°F). Typically, the humidity level in San Pedro de Atacama throughout January hovers around 75%.
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In January, San Pedro de Atacama averages 26 mm (1.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 5 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 20 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 40 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 64% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In January, the UV Index in San Pedro de Atacama reaches a maximum of 18, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | Extreme | High | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 10 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||