Laguna Miscanti
Laguna Miscanti is a lake situated in the Antofagasta Region of Chile at an elevation of 4140 meters, covering an area of 13 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Chile, ranking 3 among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperature and weather conditions vary throughout the year. From January to March, daily highs reach 12 °C to 13 °C with lows of 1 °C to 2 °C, accompanied by rain ranging from 37 mm to 96 mm over 9 to 12 days. The winter months from June to August see daily highs drop between 2 °C and 3 °C and lows fall to -6 °C to -7 °C, with lower rainfall of 19 mm to 28 mm on 0 days. Spring and autumn months like April, May, September, October, and November experience daily highs between 5 °C and 12 °C and lows from -5 °C to 0 °C, with rain amounts between 5 mm and 23 mm.
The nearest airport is El Loa Airport in Calama, Chile, located 179 km away. The capital Santiago is 1116 km away. The international hub Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport in Salta, Argentina, is 263 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is December, with an average high of 14 °C. The wettest is January, with about 96 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 1 | -1 | -4 | -6 | -7 | -5 | -4 | -2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 96 | 93 | 37 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
