Rancagua weather in January
In January, Rancagua sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 6 mm of rain across 1.4 wet days and about 14 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of January to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Rancagua's 1st-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rancagua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- 1.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 hours
- 6:51 AM – 8:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 14%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.81 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.9
- out of 10
Rancagua is city in O'Higgins Region, Chile.
- Air quality
- High
- PM2.5 25.9 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 4,021/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1743
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical January day in Rancagua reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| 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 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 14 |
| 2 | 26 | 14 |
| 3 | 26 | 14 |
| 4 | 26 | 14 |
| 5 | 26 | 14 |
| 6 | 26 | 14 |
| 7 | 26 | 14 |
| 8 | 26 | 14 |
| 9 | 26 | 14 |
| 10 | 26 | 14 |
| 11 | 26 | 14 |
| 12 | 26 | 14 |
| 13 | 26 | 14 |
| 14 | 26 | 14 |
| 15 | 26 | 14 |
| 16 | 26 | 14 |
| 17 | 26 | 14 |
| 18 | 26 | 14 |
| 19 | 26 | 14 |
| 20 | 26 | 14 |
| 21 | 26 | 14 |
| 22 | 26 | 14 |
| 23 | 26 | 14 |
| 24 | 26 | 14 |
| 25 | 26 | 14 |
| 26 | 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 26 | 14 |
| 28 | 26 | 14 |
| 29 | 26 | 14 |
| 30 | 26 | 14 |
| 31 | 26 | 14 |
Rancagua weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 14° | 6 | 1.4 | 0 | 14 | 8.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 13° | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 13.3 | 8.9 |
| Mar | 24° / 11° | 11 | 1.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 9.1 |
| Apr | 20° / 7° | 44 | 3.9 | 0 | 11.2 | 7.7 |
| May | 17° / 4° | 99 | 7.3 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 14° / 2° | 167 | 9.4 | 1.4 | 9.8 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 13° / 1° | 124 | 9.2 | 1.5 | 10 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 15° / 2° | 108 | 8.6 | 1.2 | 10.7 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 17° / 4° | 81 | 10 | 0.4 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 19° / 6° | 60 | 8.5 | 0.2 | 12.9 | 6.6 |
| Nov | 22° / 9° | 26 | 4.7 | 0 | 13.8 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 25° / 12° | 13 | 2 | 0 | 14.2 | 8.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in January, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 5% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 92 | 8 |
| 8 | 92 | 8 |
| 9 | 92 | 8 |
| 10 | 92 | 8 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 92 | 8 |
| 16 | 92 | 8 |
| 17 | 92 | 8 |
| 18 | 94 | 6 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 |
| 23 | 94 | 6 |
| 24 | 94 | 6 |
| 25 | 94 | 6 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Rancagua gets around 6 mm of rain over 1.4 wet days in January, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 5% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 79% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 2 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 3 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 4 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 5 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 6 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 7 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 8 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 9 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 10 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 11 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 13 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| 14 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 15 | 78 | 20 | 2 |
| 16 | 77 | 21 | 2 |
| 17 | 76 | 22 | 2 |
| 18 | 75 | 23 | 2 |
| 19 | 75 | 23 | 2 |
| 20 | 74 | 24 | 2 |
| 21 | 73 | 24 | 3 |
| 22 | 73 | 24 | 3 |
| 23 | 73 | 24 | 3 |
| 24 | 74 | 23 | 3 |
| 25 | 74 | 23 | 3 |
| 26 | 74 | 23 | 3 |
| 27 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 28 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 29 | 76 | 21 | 3 |
| 30 | 77 | 20 | 3 |
| 31 | 77 | 20 | 3 |
Wind in January
Winds average 6 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of January to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 7:05 AM, and sunset from 8:53 PM to 8:48 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:53 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:53 | 8:53 | 8:53 | 8:53 | 8:52 | 8:52 | 8:52 | 8:51 | 8:51 | 8:50 | 8:50 | 8:49 | 8:49 | 8:48 | 8:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 6:39 | 8:53 |
| 2 | 14.2 | 6:40 | 8:54 |
| 3 | 14.2 | 6:40 | 8:54 |
| 4 | 14.2 | 6:41 | 8:54 |
| 5 | 14.2 | 6:42 | 8:54 |
| 6 | 14.2 | 6:42 | 8:54 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 6:43 | 8:54 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 6:44 | 8:54 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 6:45 | 8:54 |
| 10 | 14.1 | 6:46 | 8:54 |
| 11 | 14.1 | 6:47 | 8:54 |
| 12 | 14.1 | 6:47 | 8:54 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 6:48 | 8:54 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 6:49 | 8:54 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 6:50 | 8:54 |
| 16 | 14.0 | 6:51 | 8:54 |
| 17 | 14.0 | 6:52 | 8:53 |
| 18 | 14.0 | 6:53 | 8:53 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 6:54 | 8:53 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 6:55 | 8:53 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 6:55 | 8:52 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 6:56 | 8:52 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 6:57 | 8:52 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 6:58 | 8:51 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 6:59 | 8:51 |
| 26 | 13.8 | 7:00 | 8:50 |
| 27 | 13.8 | 7:01 | 8:50 |
| 28 | 13.8 | 7:02 | 8:49 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 7:03 | 8:49 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 7:04 | 8:48 |
| 31 | 13.7 | 7:05 | 8:48 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 8.81 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.16 kWh/m² to a high of 8.81 kWh/m² in January across the year — January's 8.81 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 9.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 9.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 9.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 9.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 9.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 8.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Rancagua
None of Rancagua's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Rancagua's rainy season runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Rancagua?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit Rancagua for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Rancagua in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Rancagua sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 14°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes.
UV index in Rancagua in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rancagua peaks around January 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near May 24 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Rancagua in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rancagua is worst in July — around 35 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (December, 17 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Rancagua's WHO annual average of 25.9 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 22 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 25 | Moderate |
| May | 34 | Moderate |
| Jun | 34 | Moderate |
| Jul | 35 | Poor |
| Aug | 34 | Moderate |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Rancagua?
Rancagua sits at 34.2°S, 70.7°W, 520 m above sea level, in Chile. The nearest listed city is Machalí, 8.0 km away.
Topography around Rancagua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rancagua.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rancagua has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 70 m around an average of 502 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,373 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,124 m.
The land around Rancagua is covered by artificial surfaces (74%) within 3 km, shrubs (28%), cropland (25%) and trees (22%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (24%) and trees (20%) 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 Rancagua (-34.1691°, -70.7405°, elevation 520 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. 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).