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Chanco, Chile
Full City Profile
9,003
Population
33/sq mi density
128 ft
Elevation
39 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Chanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 271.3 sq mi (702.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.7367°N, 72.5331°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 54 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 130 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 147 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 95 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 46 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 130 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-Pellado (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 160 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 162 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 187 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
Chanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 49°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.3").