Lota weather in February
In February, Lota sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 14 mm of rain across 1.9 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 76% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 54 min at the start of February to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Lota's 2nd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lota's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 14 mm
- 1.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 7:25 AM – 8:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 22%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.9
- out of 10
Lota is city in Chile.
- Density
- 298/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1662
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month.
A typical February day in Lota reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 17°C and 21°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and about 1°C warmer than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 14 |
| 2 | 19 | 14 |
| 3 | 19 | 14 |
| 4 | 19 | 14 |
| 5 | 19 | 14 |
| 6 | 19 | 14 |
| 7 | 19 | 14 |
| 8 | 19 | 14 |
| 9 | 19 | 14 |
| 10 | 19 | 14 |
| 11 | 19 | 14 |
| 12 | 19 | 14 |
| 13 | 19 | 14 |
| 14 | 19 | 14 |
| 15 | 19 | 14 |
| 16 | 19 | 14 |
| 17 | 19 | 14 |
| 18 | 19 | 14 |
| 19 | 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 19 | 14 |
| 21 | 19 | 14 |
| 22 | 19 | 14 |
| 23 | 19 | 14 |
| 24 | 19 | 14 |
| 25 | 19 | 14 |
| 26 | 18 | 14 |
| 27 | 18 | 14 |
| 28 | 18 | 14 |
Lota weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 14° | 8 | 1.5 | 14.3 | 8.0 |
| Feb | 19° / 14° | 14 | 1.9 | 13.4 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 18° / 13° | 24 | 3.3 | 12.3 | 7.2 |
| Apr | 16° / 11° | 68 | 6 | 11.1 | 5.4 |
| May | 14° / 10° | 175 | 11 | 10 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 12° / 9° | 246 | 14.8 | 9.5 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 12° / 8° | 196 | 13.5 | 9.7 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 12° / 8° | 163 | 12.4 | 10.6 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 13° / 9° | 84 | 8 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 14° / 10° | 56 | 6.6 | 13 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 16° / 11° | 28 | 3.4 | 14 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 18° / 13° | 21 | 3.1 | 14.5 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 76% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 |
| Cloudier (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 |
| 4 | 87 | 13 |
| 5 | 87 | 13 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 88 | 12 |
| 8 | 88 | 12 |
| 9 | 88 | 12 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 88 | 12 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 88 | 12 |
| 14 | 88 | 12 |
| 15 | 88 | 12 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 87 | 13 |
| 19 | 87 | 13 |
| 20 | 87 | 13 |
| 21 | 87 | 13 |
| 22 | 87 | 13 |
| 23 | 86 | 14 |
| 24 | 86 | 14 |
| 25 | 86 | 14 |
| 26 | 86 | 14 |
| 27 | 85 | 15 |
| 28 | 85 | 15 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Lota gets around 14 mm of rain over 1.9 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 6% and peaks near 7% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 |
| 9 | 6 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 6 |
| 13 | 6 |
| 14 | 6 |
| 15 | 6 |
| 16 | 6 |
| 17 | 6 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 6 |
| 23 | 6 |
| 24 | 7 |
| 25 | 7 |
| 26 | 7 |
| 27 | 7 |
| 28 | 7 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 68% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Comfortable (%) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 2 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 3 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 4 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 5 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 6 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 7 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 8 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 9 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 10 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 11 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 12 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 13 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 14 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 15 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 16 | 67 | 32 | 1 |
| 17 | 67 | 32 | 1 |
| 18 | 66 | 33 | 1 |
| 19 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 20 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 21 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 22 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 23 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 24 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 25 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 26 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 27 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 28 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
Wind in February
Winds average 18 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | light breeze |
| 2 | 19 | light breeze |
| 3 | 19 | light breeze |
| 4 | 19 | light breeze |
| 5 | 19 | light breeze |
| 6 | 19 | light breeze |
| 7 | 19 | light breeze |
| 8 | 19 | light breeze |
| 9 | 19 | light breeze |
| 10 | 19 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min at the start of February to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:10 AM to 7:38 AM, and sunset from 9:02 PM to 8:34 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 9:02 | 9:02 | 9:01 | 9:00 | 8:59 | 8:58 | 8:58 | 8:57 | 8:56 | 8:55 | 8:54 | 8:53 | 8:52 | 8:51 | 8:50 | 8:49 | 8:47 | 8:46 | 8:45 | 8:44 | 8:43 | 8:42 | 8:40 | 8:39 | 8:38 | 8:37 | 8:35 | 8:34 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.9 | 7:10 | 9:02 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 7:11 | 9:02 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 7:12 | 9:01 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 7:13 | 9:00 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 7:14 | 8:59 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 7:15 | 8:58 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 7:16 | 8:58 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 7:17 | 8:57 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 7:18 | 8:56 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 7:19 | 8:55 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 7:21 | 8:54 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 7:22 | 8:53 |
| 13 | 13.5 | 7:23 | 8:52 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 7:24 | 8:51 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 7:25 | 8:50 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 7:26 | 8:49 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 7:27 | 8:47 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 7:28 | 8:46 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 7:29 | 8:45 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 7:30 | 8:44 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 7:31 | 8:43 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 7:32 | 8:42 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 7:33 | 8:40 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 7:34 | 8:39 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 7:35 | 8:38 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 7:36 | 8:37 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 7:37 | 8:35 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 7:38 | 8:34 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 7.41 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.88 kWh/m² to a high of 8.59 kWh/m² in December across the year — February's 7.41 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Lota
None of Lota's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Lota's rainy season runs May–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Lota?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is one of the better times to visit Lota for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Lota in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Lota sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 14°C. Pack sun protection.
Sea temperature near Lota in February
The nearest coast averages about 15°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 km away) is warmest in January at about 15°C and coldest in August near 12°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Bracing |
| Feb | 15 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 14 | Bracing |
| May | 13 | Bracing |
| Jun | 12 | Bracing |
| Jul | 12 | Bracing |
| Aug | 12 | Bracing |
| Sep | 12 | Bracing |
| Oct | 12 | Bracing |
| Nov | 13 | Bracing |
| Dec | 14 | Bracing |
UV index in Lota in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lota peaks around January 12 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 16 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 2 | Low |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Lota in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lota is worst in February — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (March, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 25 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 7 | Good |
| Aug | 8 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Lota?
Lota sits at 37.1°S, 73.2°W, 14 m above sea level, in Chile. The nearest listed city is Coronel, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Lota
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lota.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lota has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 292 m around an average of 39 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 685 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,511 m.
The land around Lota is covered by water (47%) and trees (29%) within 3 km, trees (44%) and water (43%) within 16 km, and trees (50%) and water (35%) within 80 km.
Chile travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 48% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,995
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 517
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Lota (-37.0899°, -73.1577°, elevation 14 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).