Arica Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Arica Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Feels Like 18°C
Chances of Rain15%
18°15%6 PM17°21%7 PM17°25%8 PM17°26%9 PM
17°24%10 PM17°23%11 PM17°21%12 AM17°21%1 AM17°20%2 AM
17°18%3 AM17°21%4 AM
17°26%5 AM17°30%6 AM17°33%7 AM17°34%8 AM17°30%9 AM17°25%10 AM18°25%11 AM18°31%12 PM18°31%1 PM18°36%2 PM17°39%3 PM
17°53%4 PM17°67%Light rain may develop in some areas.
Last Updated: 2026-08-16 17:00 (Local Time)
241°WSW
Direction
7.6km/h
Wind Speed
Gust Speed
2.4m/s
Precipitation
Precipitation
0.01mm
Pressure
1013mb
UV Index
0.7Low
Today
18
°C
84%Monday
17
°C86%Tuesday
17
°C81%Wednesday
17
°C76%Thursday
17
°C76%Friday
17
°C80%Saturday
18
°C77%Sunday
18
°C75%Monday
15
°C78%Tuesday
15
°C78%Partly Cloudy
Periodic cloud cover with temperature at 18 °C. Humidity will be at 84%, and winds will be at 14.8 km/h.20°C / 15°C
Humi.84 %
Prec.0.07 mm
Sunrise
07:00 AM11hrs 30min
Sunset
06:30 PMTime
Condition
Temp
Humidity
UV
Wind Speed & Dir.
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
17 °C
90 %
0
3.2 kmph / SSW
Partly Cloudy
Feels 18 °C
Cover 48 %
Visibility 10 km
1 AM
Partly Cloudy
17 °C
91 %
0
1.1 kmph / S
Partly CloudyFeels 18 °C
Cover 49 %
Visibility 10 km
2 AM
Partly Cloudy
17 °C
91 %
0
0.7 kmph / SSW
Partly CloudyFeels 18 °C
Cover 55 %
Visibility 10 km
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
16 °C
91 %
0
1.4 kmph / ENE
Partly CloudyFeels 18 °C
Cover 60 %
Visibility 10 km
4 AM
Partly Cloudy
16 °C
91 %
0
2.5 kmph / NE
Partly CloudyFeels 17 °C
Cover 55 %
Visibility 10 km
5 AM
Partly Cloudy
16 °C
91 %
0
1.4 kmph / WSW
Partly CloudyFeels 17 °C
Cover 55 %
Visibility 10 km
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
16 °C
91 %
0
1.4 kmph / SSE
Partly CloudyFeels 17 °C
Cover 45 %
Visibility 10 km
7 AM
Partly Cloudy
15 °C
91 %
0
2.2 kmph / SSW
Partly CloudyFeels 16 °C
Cover 40 %
Visibility 10 km
8 AM
Partly Cloudy
17 °C
88 %
0.5
2.9 kmph / SSW
Partly CloudyFeels 18 °C
Cover 42 %
Visibility 10 km
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
17 °C
84 %
1.9
2.2 kmph / SSW
Partly CloudyFeels 19 °C
Cover 29 %
Visibility 10 km
10 AM
Sunny
18 °C
79 %
4.1
1.8 kmph / WNW
SunnyFeels 20 °C
Cover 13 %
Visibility 10 km
11 AM
Sunny
19 °C
74 %
6.2
5 kmph / W
SunnyFeels 20 °C
Cover 20 %
Visibility 10 km
12 PM
Sunny
20 °C
72 %
7.9
10.4 kmph / WSW
SunnyFeels 20 °C
Cover 18 %
Visibility 10 km
1 PM
Sunny
20 °C
72 %
7.1
13.7 kmph / SW
SunnyFeels 19 °C
Cover 12 %
Visibility 10 km
2 PM
Sunny
20 °C
73 %
6.4
14.8 kmph / SW
SunnyFeels 19 °C
Cover 10 %
Visibility 10 km
3 PM
Sunny
19 °C
75 %
4.8
10.4 kmph / WSW
SunnyFeels 19 °C
Cover 19 %
Visibility 10 km
4 PM
Patchy rain nearby
19 °C
78 %
2.2
9.7 kmph / SW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 18 °C
Cover 74 %
Visibility 10 km
5 PM
Patchy rain nearby
18 °C
81 %
0.7
7.6 kmph / WSW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 18 °C
Cover 52 %
Visibility 10 km
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
17 °C
86 %
0.1
3.2 kmph / SW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 18 °C
Cover 71 %
Visibility 10 km
7 PM
Patchy rain nearby
17 °C
87 %
0
2.5 kmph / SSW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 18 °C
Cover 81 %
Visibility 10 km
8 PM
Patchy rain nearby
17 °C
87 %
0
0.4 kmph / NE
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 18 °C
Cover 84 %
Visibility 10 km
9 PM
Cloudy
17 °C
86 %
0
1.4 kmph / N
CloudyFeels 18 °C
Cover 82 %
Visibility 10 km
10 PM
Cloudy
17 °C
85 %
0
2.2 kmph / NW
CloudyFeels 18 °C
Cover 81 %
Visibility 10 km
11 PM
Cloudy
17 °C
84 %
0
2.5 kmph / WNW
CloudyFeels 18 °C
Cover 76 %
Visibility 10 km
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No. of days:
Sunny
12
Cloudy
10
Rainy
9
Snowy
0
The monthly weather averages in Arica consist of 12 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, 9 rainy days, and 0 snowy days.
Arica's Locations Weather Conditions
Chile's Hottest Cities - August 2026
1.
Calama, Antofagasta
24 °C
Sunny
19%
2.6
37.4 kmph / NNW
2.
Copiapo, Atacama
21 °C
Sunny
39%
1.8
11.5 kmph / W
3.
La Serena, Coquimbo
19 °C
Patchy rain nearby
61%
1.6
6.1 kmph / W
4.
Arica, Arica Y Parinacota
19 °C
Patchy rain nearby
78%
2.8
9.7 kmph / SW
5.
Tocopilla, Antofagasta
18 °C
Sunny
68%
2.4
4.3 kmph / WNW
6.
Coquimbo, Coquimbo
17 °C
Sunny
69%
1.6
10.1 kmph / W
7.
Antofagasta, Antofagasta
17 °C
Sunny
67%
2.3
8.6 kmph / W
8.
Iquique, Tarapaca
16 °C
Sunny
78%
2.7
4 kmph / WSW
9.
Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso
15 °C
Rain Shower
65%
0.8
3.6 kmph / SE
10.
Puchuncavi, Valparaiso
15 °C
Patchy rain nearby
73%
0.6
11.9 kmph / SSW
Last Updated: 16 Aug 2026, 09:15 PM
City Weather RankingsFAQs About Arica Weather Conditions
1. What is the current temperature in Arica today - 16 August 2026?
1. What is the current temperature in Arica today - 16 August 2026?
The current temperature in Arica is 18°C, with a feels-like temperature of 18°C. Today's forecast shows a high of 20°C and a low of 15°C, giving a 5 degree swing through the day as of 05:00 PM 16 August 2026.
2. What are the current weather parameters in Arica today?
2. What are the current weather parameters in Arica today?
Here is a complete overview of Arica's current weather conditions as of 05:00 PM 16 August 2026: Condition : Patchy rain nearby Temperature : 18°C Cool (Feels like 18°C) Humidity : 81% Wind Speed : 7.6 km/h from WSW (241 degrees), Gust 2.4 m/s UV Index : 0.7 (Low Air Pressure : 1013 mb Cloud Cover : 52% Visibility : 10 km Precipitation : 0.01 mm (21% chance of rain)
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Arica from 05:00 PM 16 August 2026?
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Arica from 05:00 PM 16 August 2026?
From 05:00 PM 16 August 2026, Arica's 10-day forecast shows this trend: Today (Aug. 16) : Temp. 18°C, Hum. 84% and Partly Cloudy condition. Monday (Aug. 17) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 86% and Patchy rain nearby condition. Tuesday (Aug. 18) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 81% and Sunny condition. Wednesday (Aug. 19) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 76% and Sunny condition. Thursday (Aug. 20) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 76% and Sunny condition. Friday (Aug. 21) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 80% and Sunny condition. Saturday (Aug. 22) : Temp. 18°C, Hum. 77% and Sunny condition. Sunday (Aug. 23) : Temp. 18°C, Hum. 75% and Sunny condition. Monday (Aug. 24) : Temp. 15°C, Hum. 78% and Rain Possible condition. Tuesday (Aug. 25) : Temp. 15°C, Hum. 78% and Rain Possible condition.
4. Will it rain in Arica today?
4. Will it rain in Arica today?
As of 05:00 PM 16 August 2026, yes — Arica is currently experiencing rainfall with 0.01 mm of precipitation. This is expected to temporarily improve AQI by washing pollutants out of the atmosphere.
5. What is the monthly weather forecast for Arica in August 2026?
5. What is the monthly weather forecast for Arica in August 2026?
August 2026 in Arica is forecast to have 12 sunny days, 9 rainy days, 10 cloudy days, and 0 snowy days. Temperatures for the month range from lows around 12°C to highs of 23°C.
6. How does the weather in Arica affect air quality?
6. How does the weather in Arica affect air quality?
Weather directly impacts air quality in Arica. Calm winds, high humidity, fog, and high pressure trap pollutants near the ground, worsening AQI. Strong winds, rainfall, and low pressure help disperse them. Rising temperatures and UV levels intensify ozone and smog formation, while poor visibility signals elevated particulate matter. Monitoring weather alongside AQI gives the clearest picture of outdoor safety.
