South America: Lowest Average Annual Precipitation
| Record Value | 0.76 mm (0.03") |
|---|---|
| Averaging Period | 59-year |
| Geospatial Location | Arica Chile [18°29'S, 70°18'W, elevation: 65 m (213 ft)] |
Reference
Krause, P.F. and Flood, K.L., 1997: Weather and Climate Extremes, TEC-0099 (September, 1997), US Army Corps of Engineers Topographic Engineering Center, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandra VA 22315-3864, pp. 89, p. 42; Schmidli, 1983: Weather Extremes, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Modern Arica, Chile
![Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Modern Arica, Chile Arica Chile [18°29'N, 70°18'W, elevation: 65 m (213 ft)]](/files/arica2.jpg)
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Modern Arica, Chile