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10-Day Weather Forecast for Atacama Desert
Six-hourly outlook through Saturday 24 October. Updated every three hours via MET Norway.
Day
Night
03:00
Morning
09:00
Afternoon
15:00
Evening
21:00
Wednesday
14 Oct
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—
—
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Wed
14 Oct
Hourly ›
night
—
morning
—
afternoon
—
evening
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Thursday
15 Oct
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
11°C (52°F)
0 mm (0 in)
21°C (70°F)
0 mm (0 in)
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Thu
15 Oct
Hourly ›
night
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
11°C (52°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
21°C (70°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Friday
16 Oct
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
22°C (72°F)
0 mm (0 in)
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Fri
16 Oct
Hourly ›
night
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
22°C (72°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Saturday
17 Oct
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
22°C (72°F)
0 mm (0 in)
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Sat
17 Oct
Hourly ›
night
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
22°C (72°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Sunday
18 Oct
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
22°C (72°F)
0 mm (0 in)
16°C (61°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Sun
18 Oct
Hourly ›
night
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
22°C (72°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
16°C (61°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Monday
19 Oct
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
20°C (68°F)
0 mm (0 in)
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Mon
19 Oct
Hourly ›
night
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
20°C (68°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Tuesday
20 Oct
8°C (46°F)
0 mm (0 in)
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
19°C (66°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
12°C (54°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Tue
20 Oct
Hourly ›
night
8°C (46°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
19°C (66°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
evening
12°C (54°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Wednesday
21 Oct
7°C (45°F)
0 mm (0 in)
11°C (52°F)
0 mm (0 in)
20°C (68°F)
0 mm (0 in)
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Wed
21 Oct
Hourly ›
night
7°C (45°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
11°C (52°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
20°C (68°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Thursday
22 Oct
8°C (46°F)
0 mm (0 in)
12°C (54°F)
0 mm (0 in)
22°C (72°F)
0 mm (0 in)
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Thu
22 Oct
Hourly ›
night
8°C (46°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
12°C (54°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
22°C (72°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Friday
23 Oct
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
24°C (75°F)
0 mm (0 in)
16°C (61°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Fri
23 Oct
Hourly ›
night
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
24°C (75°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
16°C (61°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Data from MET Norway · Updated every three hours.
What's the weather in Atacama Desert this week?
Today's weather - Wednesday 14 Oct
This evening, the weather in Atacama Desert will be partly cloudy, with temperatures around 13°C (55°F), dropping to 9°C (48°F) overnight.
Tomorrow's weather - Thursday 15 Oct
On Thursday, Atacama Desert will be mostly sunny. The maximum predicted temperature is a pleasant 21°C (70°F), while the minimum temperature is a cold 9°C (48°F).
10-Day Weather Forecast
During the next 10 days, temperatures will get warmer, maximum temperatures reach 22°C (72°F) on Saturday, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). Compared to typical October conditions, these temperatures are a bit cooler than usual. The next 10 days will feature plenty of sunshine. Rain amounts are forecast to be much more than usual (relative to standard October patterns), with mostly dry conditions.
Weather Forecast FAQ for Atacama Desert
When will be the warmest day next week?
The warmest day is expected to be Saturday with a high of 22°C (72°F).
When will be the coldest day?
The coldest day is forecasted for Wednesday with a low of 7°C (45°F).
Will it rain next week in Atacama Desert?
No significant rainfall is currently expected during the next 10 days.
How much rainfall is expected next week?
A total of 0 mm (0 in) of rain is forecasted for the 10-day period.
What will be the temperature range next week?
Temperatures will range from 7°C (45°F) to 22°C (72°F).
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