City in Chile

Santiago Weather Forecast

Santiago weather: 53°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 53°F now🕔 2:07 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 6.8 million

Risk assessment for Santiago

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather7.2

11 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 91%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates2.8

Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in Santiago

153
Unhealthy
Everyone may begin to feel effects; limit prolonged outdoor activity.
PM2.567.8 µg/m³
PM1068.2 µg/m³
Ozone23 µg/m³
NO₂70.5 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.
Air qualityEveryone may begin to feel effects; limit prolonged outdoor activity.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Santiago?

Santiago is a city in Chile. Its coordinates are -33.4489, -70.6693. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Santiago right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 0 mph.

When is the best time to visit Santiago?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Santiago, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Santiago in?

Santiago observes America/Santiago (UTC-04:00). The local time is 2:07 AM.

How many people live in Santiago?

Santiago has a population of approximately 6.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Santiago?

The closest airports are Santiago International Airport (SCL), 8 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Santiago?

Popular options include Aconcagua.

What places are in Santiago?

Santiago covers 1 places in this atlas, including Santiago International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 2:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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