Today in Chile: Santiago to reach 23°C; rain expected in Punta Arenas

Santiago to rise from 11°C to 23°C under sunny skies; Valparaíso, 21°C

Santiago is forecast to have a low of 11°C and a high of 23°C today, with sunny skies, a 10% chance of precipitation and 0 mm. At 6:00 a.m., temperatures are expected to be 11°C under cloudy skies; at noon, 18°C with clear skies; and at 3:00 p.m., 23°C, also with clear skies.

Valparaíso’s daily forecast calls for sunny skies, a low of 13°C, a high of 21°C and 0 mm of rain, with a 10% chance of precipitation. At 3:00 p.m., temperatures are forecast to reach 20°C, with clear skies and winds of 6 m/s; at 6:00 p.m., winds of 6 m/s and clear skies are again expected.

Punta Arenas: rain at 9:00 p.m.; Valdivia, from cloudy to sunny

Punta Arenas’ daily forecast calls for sunny skies with occasional rain, a 50% chance of precipitation and 2 mm, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 13°C. At 3:00 p.m., clear skies, 12°C and a 0% chance of rain are forecast; at 9:00 p.m., by contrast, 1.0 mm of rain is expected, with a 90% chance of precipitation and a temperature of 11°C. Carrying an umbrella is an optional precaution for that hour.

Valdivia is forecast to have a cloudy day followed by sunny skies, with a 30% chance of rain, 0 mm, a low of 11°C and a high of 19°C, according to the daily forecast. At 6:00 a.m., temperatures are expected to be 12°C under cloudy skies, with a 40% chance of rain; at 3:00 p.m., 19°C and clear skies are forecast.

Good or excellent air quality and clothing recommendations by city

Daily air quality is listed as good in Santiago and Valparaíso, and excellent in Valdivia and Punta Arenas. The driving index is excellent in all four cities, as is the outdoor activity index.

According to the clothing index, Santiago and Valparaíso call for long sleeves; Valdivia, layered clothing; and Punta Arenas, long sleeves, a sweater and an outer layer. In Punta Arenas and Valdivia, the skin-care index indicates slightly dry skin and recommends moisturizing.