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Algarrobo, Chile

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10,217 Population 149/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Algarrobo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area68.5 sq mi (177.4 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3695°N, 71.6765°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,275 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 107 km
Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 52 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 104 km
Aug 1, 2019 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.8 113 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 88 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 78 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 123 km
Sep 19, 2015 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile M6.2 121 km
Sep 18, 2015 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.2 123 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 15 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 40 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 62 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 34 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 45 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 50 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 149 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 28 km
Mar 15, 2001 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.0 118 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 126 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1730 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 8.0 m 5 98 km
1822 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.6 m 72 51 km
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 27 km
1906 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 4,000 51 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 106 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 98 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 51 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 172 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 175 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 188 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Algarrobo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 53°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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