The Atacama is the driest place on Earth, and in some areas has received no recorded rainfall. The low temperatures that occur here result in less evaporation, causing the already dry desert to be even drier, as the water is not being returned to the clouds to form rain. There is little life here, as most plants and animals cannot adapt to the harsh climate of the desert. Humans have had an impact on the desert as well; roads, overgrazing, and the harvesting of rare plants are all affecting the Atacama negatively.
The temperatures here range from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average rainfall per year is .004 inches.
The temperatures here range from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average rainfall per year is .004 inches.