Monday, October 19, 2026 · Chile
Skin weather in Antofagasta UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Antofagasta does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 5:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature19 to 25 °C
Low and high-
UV index
9
very high
Peak UV index today: 9 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
81%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 81%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
30EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 30 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 11.5 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 20 to 25 °C
- UV 9.3 · very high
- 80% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Antofagasta through the year
When the air in Antofagasta is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Antofagasta the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 73% and 81%.
- From August to May, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- December brings the most sunshine, with around 387 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 382 h | 88° | 74% | – | 24.1 °C |
| Feb | 335 h | 80° | 74% | – | 24.9 °C |
| Mar | 355 h | 69° | 77% | – | 23.7 °C |
| Apr | 317 h | 57° | 81% | – | 21.3 °C |
| May | 309 h | 48° | 81% | – | 19.3 °C |
| Jun | 287 h | 43° | 80% | – | 18.7 °C |
| Jul | 303 h | 45° | 81% | – | 18 °C |
| Aug | 322 h | 53° | 78% | – | 18.5 °C |
| Sep | 329 h | 64° | 78% | – | 18.7 °C |
| Oct | 365 h | 76° | 76% | – | 19.6 °C |
| Nov | 373 h | 85° | 75% | – | 21 °C |
| Dec | 387 h | 90° | 73% | – | 22.7 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Antofagasta today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Antofagasta reaches up to 9 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Antofagasta today?
Average humidity today: 81%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Antofagasta?
In Antofagasta the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 73% and 81%.
When is UV strongest in Antofagasta?
From August to May, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. December brings the most sunshine, with around 387 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.