Calama, Antofagasta, Chile Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Calama is Very High, with a 17.2% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Calama Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Calama temperature has changed by around -2.3%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
150163
8.6%

cloudyCloudy
1611
-31.2%

rainyRainy
104
-60%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
00
0%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Calama has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Calama experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.36 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-70.98 %


Change in average humidity

+0.17 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-58.38 %


Heatwave changed by

-1 Days


Coldwave changed by

-2 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+4.27 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Calama's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jun.

Calama Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2026)
Calama, Antofagasta, Chile


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Thu. 30, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon23°/7°

Humidity Icon13%

Wind Icon25.9km/h
Fri. 31, Jul.
dust stormDust storm

Temperature Icon20°/5°

Humidity Icon22%

Wind Icon42.8km/h
Sat. 1, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/5°

Humidity Icon17%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Sun. 2, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/5°

Humidity Icon12%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
dust stormDust storm

Temperature Icon23°/6°

Humidity Icon10%

Wind Icon20.2km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon24°/7°

Humidity Icon9%

Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon24°/6°

Humidity Icon10%

Wind Icon24.5km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/6°

Humidity Icon12%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon20%

Wind Icon22km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon20°/5°

Humidity Icon21%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon20°/5°

Humidity Icon20%

Wind Icon21.1km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon15%

Wind Icon21.5km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon20°/5°

Humidity Icon20%

Wind Icon24.5km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon20°/5°

Humidity Icon19%

Wind Icon23.9km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon16%

Wind Icon23.2km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon18%

Wind Icon24.4km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon18%

Wind Icon24.5km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon18%

Wind Icon23.7km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon17%

Wind Icon26.1km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon20°/4°

Humidity Icon19%

Wind Icon24.8km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon20°/4°

Humidity Icon19%

Wind Icon22.3km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon17%

Wind Icon23km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon18%

Wind Icon25km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon20%

Wind Icon25.3km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon19%

Wind Icon23.9km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon20°/5°

Humidity Icon21%

Wind Icon24.2km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon20°/5°

Humidity Icon21%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon17%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/6°

Humidity Icon17%

Wind Icon24km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon22°/6°

Humidity Icon17%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon22°/6°

Humidity Icon17%

Wind Icon24.1km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 4, Aug.

24°C


Low will be onTue. 18, Aug.

4°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 31, Jul.

22%


Low will be onTue. 4, Aug.

9%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 31, Jul.

42.8km/h


Low will be onMon. 3, Aug.

20.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 25, Aug.

1.6mm


Low will be onFri. 28, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 30, Jul.

8.5


Low will be onSat. 8, Aug.

4