Andacollo, Chile

Full City Profile

11,093 Population 44/sq mi density

3,340 ft Elevation 1,018 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Andacollo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Area	249.5 sq mi (646.1 km²)
Population Density	44/sq mi
Coordinates	-30.2345°N, 71.0853°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.6"

90% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.14"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,572 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 25, 2025.

Oct 15, 1997	36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile	M7.1	79 km
Jul 6, 1997	52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.8	78 km
Jun 20, 2003	42 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.8	67 km
Jan 20, 2019	10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.7	36 km
Sep 3, 1998	66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.6	106 km
Jan 12, 1998	47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.6	89 km
Oct 31, 2013	41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.6	42 km
Jun 18, 2002	20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile	M6.6	64 km
Nov 28, 1992	85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile	M6.5	150 km
Sep 17, 2015	54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile	M6.5	144 km
Jun 14, 2019	72 km W of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.4	98 km
Sep 17, 2015	70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.4	111 km
Apr 1, 2002	29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile	M6.4	69 km
Feb 10, 2016	37 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.3	61 km
Sep 6, 2023	38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.3	38 km
Jul 27, 1997	64 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.3	81 km
Nov 3, 1997	16 km S of Ovalle, Chile	M6.2	58 km
Jul 25, 1997	69 km WNW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.2	83 km
Mar 9, 1997	13 km NE of La Serena, Chile	M6.2	47 km
Apr 10, 2018	56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.2	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1849	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	42 km
1869	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	40 km
1955	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	1.0 m	1	92 km
1943	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	1.0 m	11	105 km
2015	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.6 m	—	120 km
2019	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	98 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Driest
February	62°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
March	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in
April	55°F (13°C)	0.1 in
May	51°F (11°C)	0.3 in
June	49°F (9°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
July	48°F (9°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
August	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
September	51°F (11°C)	0.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in
November	58°F (14°C)	0.1 in
December	60°F (16°C)	0.0 in

Andacollo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 48°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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