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Chañaral, Chile
Atacama · Chile
Chañaral is a small town in Atacama, Chile with a population of 0. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chañaral
Chañaral is a small coastal city and commune in the Atacama Region, Chile and capital of the Chañaral Province. The ocean is contaminated by the copper mining activity in the area. Just north of the city lies Pan de Azúcar National Park.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.3430°, -70.6165° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Atacama |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chañaral
Chañaral is a small town in Chile (Atacama) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.3430°N, 70.6165°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 10 | 115 km |
| 1918 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 54 km |
| 1819 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1966 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 94 km |
| 1983 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 22 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Chañaral has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 53°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chañaral
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Hispano América | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Mi Rayito De Sol | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Federico Varela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Angelina Salas Olivares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ignacio Domeyko | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Diego Portales Palazuelos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diferencial Jose Luis Olivares A. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Gaspar Cabrales | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chañaral
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chañaral
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Chañaral 'Rodulfo A. Philippi' |
Libraries in Chañaral
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Chañaral | 0.0 |
Hotels in Chañaral
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chañaral
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chañaral
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chañaral
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chañaral
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chañaral
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chañaral
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chañaral
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chañaral
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chañaral
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chañaral
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chañaral
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chañaral
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chañaral Airport | CNR | Medium Airport |
| Caldera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chañaral
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chañaral
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Chañaral | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Proyección Cristiana |
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the weather like in Chañaral?
Chañaral enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.1 inches.