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Colina, Chile

Full City Profile

146,207 Population 334/sq mi density
1,965 ft Elevation 599 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Colina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,965 ft (599 m)
Area437.4 sq mi (1,132.7 km²)
Population Density334/sq mi
Coordinates-33.2044°N, 70.6747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,468 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 24, 2025.

Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 131 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 91 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 91 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 93 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 115 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 110 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 132 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 128 km
Mar 15, 2001 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.0 125 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 119 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 106 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 139 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 135 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 127 km
Sep 17, 2015 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile M5.9 93 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 138 km
Apr 28, 2017 37 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.9 121 km
Jan 7, 2001 59 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.9 147 km
Mar 3, 2010 28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.8 113 km
Apr 28, 2017 18 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 5 110 km
1822 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.6 m 72 126 km
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 97 km
1906 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 4,000 126 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 92 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m — 110 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m — 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 85 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 97 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 132 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 160 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 171 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in

Colina has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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