Daily brief · Chile
Record from Jul 16, 2026. Back to current conditions

Santiago Jul 16, 2026

Review recorded on Jul 17, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 56.5mm of rain on 2026-07-17 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 13.9mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 21, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · grain farmers · grape growers

Frost is possible this week

active

Lows could dip to about 0.4°C on 2026-07-28 — under the 2°C frost line that damages buds and tender leaves. Orchards, gardens, and tender crops may face damage.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 19, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

vineyards · grain farmers · livestock · ski tourism

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-07-16. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 19, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · livestock · outdoor hospitality · grain farmers · grape growers · ski tourism

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 23.5mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — measurable moisture for an area that usually sees almost none. A healthier water balance is restoring locally.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 21, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers · grape growers · livestock

Rainfall is trending above the usual

extreme

Around 76.3mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 18, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · grain farmers · grape growers · livestock

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 30.5 mmMax 13.8 °CMin 9.7 °CGusts 47.9 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Jul 16, 2026.

Market context · futures market

wheat · high 52w · 7d +13.1%
corn · surge · 7d +7.9%