September Rainfall and Precipitation in Atacama

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Atacama, Chile in September.

Atacama, Chile, a region in Chile, experiences in September precipitation ranging from a almost none 1.4 mm (0.1 in) in Piedra Colgada to a low 6.7 mm (0.3 in) in Chañaral.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in September: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Atacama precipitation in September: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Atacama, Chile receive in September?

Copiapó stays mostly dry in September, with average rainfall close to 2 mm (0.1 in).

How many days does it rain in Atacama, Chile in September?

Copiapó sees roughly a single day rainy days during September.

Is September part of the rainy season in Atacama, Chile?

September is generally a drier month for Atacama, Chile, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in September in Atacama, Chile?

Chañaral is the wettest city in Atacama, Chile in September according to our database, with average rainfall of around 6.7 mm (0.3 in).

What is the driest city in September in Atacama, Chile?

Piedra Colgada is the driest city we have data for in Atacama, Chile in September, with monthly rainfall close to 1.4 mm (0.1 in).

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