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Copiapó, Chile
Full City Profile
129,280
Population
9,764/sq mi density
1,250 ft
Elevation
381 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Copiapó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.3674°N, 70.3322°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 | 3 km |
| 1922 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 5.5 m | 700 | 113 km |
| 1819 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1983 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 95 km |
| 1903 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ojos del Salado, Nevados (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Copiapó has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.0").